Business Development Executive – Conventions & Exhibitions

Business Development Executive – Conventions & Exhibitions

  • Accelerate your career in business events
  • Opportunity for long term career development
  • Join a high performing, passionate team

The Organisation

Adelaide Convention Centre sits proudly in Adelaide’s Riverbank Precinct, a vibrant hub incorporating research, health and medical centres, educational institutions, sport, entertainment, convention and event facilities.

A new opportunity exists for a business development executive to contribute to the objectives and targets of Adelaide Convention Centre’s national and international sales team by developing event solutions for international and national clients.

The Business Development Executive is an ideal role for those wanting to broaden their sales skills in a supportive environment. This role will be focussed on generating event quotes and bid proposals with a primary focus on international business, supporting national and international sales activity such as coordinating follow up from tradeshows and sales trips, and leading the coordination of sales initiatives such as client events. The Business Development Executive will also be responsible for providing sales support as required across the business development team.

Why work for AVM:

  • Full time salaried position
  • Subsidised car parking onsite
  • Excellent conditions and working environment – exciting, dynamic, safe and supportive
  • Opportunity to work at the pinnacle of events in South Australia
  • Opportunity for career development in the heart of business events in South Australia
  • Build a national and international profile

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate:

  • Can do attitude and solution focus approach
  • Ability to effectively distil client requirements and develop appropriate event solutions
  • Ability to effectively qualify opportunities taking into consideration market conditions and competitive landscape
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Complete projects in a timely manner
  • Passionate about developing meaningful and productive relationships
  • Customer centricity
  • Highly organised and willingness to show initiative
  • Engaging communication style and the ability to communicate with people across all levels of business
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a business event sales environment

 

Applications, including a brief cover letter and up to date resume, may only be submitted via the APPLY button below, addressed to Miss Kayla Hagan, Talent Coordinator.

Applications will close at 11.30pm (Adelaide time) on Friday 3 May 2024, or earlier should a suitable right-fit candidate be identified - so please don't delay if interested.

Adelaide Venue Management operates 3 iconic South Australian venues- Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Coopers Stadium. 

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position Description - PD Business Development Executive - Conventions Exhibitions.pdf (168 kB)
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