At Podium, we bring AI Employees to local businesses that turn every conversation into revenue. Trusted by 60,000+ businesses across Auto, Home Services, and Aesthetics, Podium captures and converts leads 24/7, driving both new business and repeat customers. In under 24 months, we crossed $100M in AI Agent ARR, scaling 300% year-over-year. During this time, we’ve deployed 10,000 AI employees to empower real business outcomes for our customers. Podium is building what we believe will be the most impactful AI employee ecosystem for local business. Podium has been recognized as the Best AI Implementation by Inc. Magazine, highlighted by OpenAI for building revenue-driving AI Agents, and awarded the #1 AI Agent for Business Operations by G2. Our growth is fueled by hiring exceptional people, holding them to high standards, and creating opportunities for them to grow and make an impact. Our operating principles guide daily behavior and ensure we hire people who will thrive at Podium. If you're hungry for growth, aligned to our operating principles, and ready to get to work, you won't find a better place to learn and accelerate your career. ABOUT US At Podium, we bring AI Employees to local businesses that turn every conversation into revenue. Trusted by 60,000+ businesses across Auto, Home Services, and Aesthetics, Podium captures and converts leads 24/7, driving both new business and repeat customers. In under 24 months, we crossed $100M in AI Agent ARR, scaling 300% year-over-year. During this time, we’ve deployed 10,000 AI employees to empower real business outcomes for our customers. Podium is building what we believe will be the most impactful AI employee ecosystem for local business. Podium has been recognized as the Best AI Implementation by Inc. Magazine, highlighted by OpenAI for building revenue-driving AI Agents, and awarded the #1 AI Agent for Business Operations by G2. Our growth is fueled by hiring exceptional people, holding them to high standards, and creating opportunities for them to grow and make an impact. Our operating principles guide daily behavior and ensure we hire people who will thrive at Podium. If you're hungry for growth, aligned to our operating principles, and ready to get to work, you won't find a better place to learn and accelerate your career. ROLE DESCRIPTION The Partner Marketing & Events Specialist supports the planning and execution of partner-led marketing initiatives and events across priority verticals in Australia. Reporting to the Senior Partner Marketing Manager, this role plays a key part in Podium’s verticalised Marketing team, helping drive pipeline growth, brand presence, and partner engagement through high-quality event experiences and go-to-market collaboration. Experience in Automotive or Home services (trades) industries is highly regarded! This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys fast-paced execution, managing multiple priorities, and continuously improving performance through insights and experimentation. The role works closely with Sales, Partnerships, Integrations and broader Marketing teams to deliver impactful in-person and virtual events that support business growth. RESPONSIBILITIES Events Support the end-to-end execution of the event calendar, including partner events, Podium-hosted events and trade shows Manage event logistics such as venues, suppliers, budgets, timelines, freight and on-site requirements Assist with identifying and testing new event formats for customers and prospects, both in-person and virtual Track event performance and contribute to post-event reporting, including attendance, lead quality and ROI Gather feedback and insights to continuously improve future events and experiences Partnerships Execute partner marketing initiatives that highlight Podium’s value proposition and support go-to-market partnership goals Manage and deliver a virtual event calendar in collaboration with Partnerships, Integrations and Sales teams Coordinate the creation of marketing assets such as presentation decks, email campaigns, text campaigns and direct mail Collaboration & Communication Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product and Partnerships teams to align event activity with broader objectives Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, vendors and internal stakeholders Share insights, learnings and updates to support continuous improvement across partner and event programs Brand Representation Ensure Podium is consistently and professionally represented across all events, marketing assets and partner touch points Support the delivery of high-quality experiences that reflect Podium’s brand and operating principles Travel Occasional interstate travel may be required to support on-site event delivery and represent Podium alongside Sales and Leadership teams REQUIREMENTS 4+ years of experience in marketing, events or partnerships, ideally within B2B or SaaS Hands-on experience supporting or executing events, webinars or partner-led initiatives A commercially minded, results-driven approach with an understanding of event performance and ROI Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Clear written and verbal communication skills and confidence working with internal and external stakeholders Experience using CRM and marketing tools such as Salesforce and event management platforms Understanding of B2B marketing funnels and how events and partnerships contribute to pipeline Experience in the Automotive, Healthcare or Home Service industries is highly advantageous PERKS Real growth and transparent career development opportunities - we’re still young in Australia with plenty of room to grow. A unique product that makes an actual impact on the local businesses you love and support. Attractive base + super and commissions package. A generous $650 monthly ‘Benefits & Wellbeing’ allowance, spent how you please. Free snacks and drinks, which are always stocked up. You'll find Podium in the Queen & Collins building with access to end of trip facilities, bike storage and lockers