Events and Business Development Specialist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Events and Business Development Specialist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Young, talented, passionate team of professionals in dynamic, unique environment
• Exciting opportunity to work in events and sports tourism space
• Ongoing role based in Coffs Harbour, one of Australia’s most picturesque regions

Your dream, full time role, in your dream industry in a dream location.

• Exciting new opportunity to work in the sports tourism space for the economic benefit of local communities
• Join a young, talented, passionate team of professionals in a fast paced, dynamic, unique business environment
• Ongoing role based in the Coffs Harbour, one of Australia’s most picturesque regions.

About us

Sports Marketing Australia (SMA) was established in 2001. It is one of the fastest growing businesses in the sports/events industry. It’s unique business model is passionately embraced by its partnering Councils, the business communities within those Local Government Areas, State Government Bodies, event owners, event participants and, in fact everyone touched by events. http://sportsmarketing.com.au/

About the role

As an Events and Business Development Specialist you will coordinate and understand what sports, arts and cultural event owners require to facilitate their events, and then strategically aligning partnering Local Government Bodies who have the capacity to satisfy those requirements.

You will be allocated an area and a client base to grow and develop over time. As all your clients will be based in Metropolitan centres, there will be a need to travel at least once per month. There will also be a need to travel to regional Australia to visit partnering regional Councils from time to time. All travel expenses will be met by SMA.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of accounts (both Councils and sporting organisations) to achieve long-term success in the events tourism industry
• Work within the guidelines of a strategy which is focused both on commercial and customer satisfaction outcomes
• Identify new markets and ways to satisfy customer needs
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
• Promote the company’s products and services to address and predict clients’ objectives
• Negotiate economic, branding, and community benefits for clients and stakeholders
• Prepare agreements ensuring adherence to rules and guidelines
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and support to clients and senior management
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers

About you

You will have will have a proven history of success in the identification of new business opportunities, the ability to manage the entire sales cycle from initial contact to project completion. You must have extensive field-based business development experience and a proven track record in achieving goals.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Full Unrestricted Drivers licence.
• A synergy with our culture as a friendly and helpful team member.
• Display excellent communication skills, strong time-management & organisational ability, plus a can-do attitude with a pro-active hands on approach.
• Maturity, discretion, and patience are a must for this position, as well as a consistent approach supported by a sound and conscientious work ethic.
• Tertiary qualifications in business, marketing, or events would be looked upon favourably.

If you are experienced with these attributes, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please email [email protected] an updated CV outlining your relevant experience and capabilities, please also include a cover letter on why you would be suitable for the role.

For further information, please contact Rick Sleeman, Managing Director on

02 6652 1112 or 0410 576 198.

Applications close on 5pm on Friday 27 July 2018