Business Development Executive
Seeking an Business Development Executive, responsible for sponsorship, advertising and hospitality revenue from new business opportunities.
Summary about this job
New Business Development
Company: Adelaide Football Club
Location: Adelaide
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-3813-3496
Fax: +61-8-9414-1875
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Detail information about job Business Development Executive. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Join a dynamic and elite sporting organisation
- 12-month fixed term
- Newly created role, immediate start
- Join a dynamic and elite sporting organisation
- 12-month fixed term
- Newly created role, immediate start
Reporting to the General Manager Commercial, the Business Development Executive is a newly created, 12-month contract, responsible for sponsorship, advertising and hospitality revenue from new business opportunities. In conjunction with the Commercial team, this role will be pivotal in the sales of all available commercial assets. It will also ensure that revenue targets are achieved via the business plan.
The key responsibilities of this role include: -
- Actively develop relationships within private and public sectors to identify and create sponsorship, corporate hospitality and advertising opportunities.
- In conjunction with Commercial Team, maintain contact and liaise with corporate partners to assist in developing business leads; and develop and implement strategies to acquire new event and coterie business.
- Prepare and deliver sponsorship proposals for prospective corporate partners and advertising clients.
- Liaise with the Commercial and Events teams regarding the execution of new business benefits.
- Ensure documentation formalising new business agreements is completed.
- Keep client contact and interaction records updated in CRM system.
- Attend delegated match day and non-match day functions in a hosting capacity, whilst upholding the image and integrity of AFC.
This role will require work outside of standard business hours including on game days and various function and events. Interstate travel may be required.
Qualifications: Qualifications in business would be advantageous.
To be successful in this position, you will possess the following skills and experience:
- A minimum of three years’ experience in an equivalent role.
- Record of business development achievements.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Experience in the advertising and media industry.
- Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with a diverse range of people and businesses in corporate, government and not for profit sectors.
- Creative and strategic thinker.
- Experienced in developing sale proposals, presentation development and delivery.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and deliver high quality outputs, within tight time constraints when necessary.
- Exceptional communication skills including proven ability in public speaking.
This position offers the opportunity to join a dynamic sports business that is experiencing growth and a high performance working culture. The successful candidate will be offered competitive salary package and incentives.
If you think you have the required skills, please apply through Seek.
Applications must include a resume and a cover letter which addresses the role requirements.
Applications close on Wednesday, 25th July.
Please direct all enquiries to Hayley Christiansen at [email protected]
No agencies please.