Sales Manager

**Sales Manager - Commercial Events***
- Salary:

- Level 3 PSCSAA $79,156 - $84,977 per annum
- Location:

- Mount Claremont
- Unit/Division:

- Sports & events
- Work Type:

- Permanent - Full Time
- Position No:

- 05103
- Closing Date:

- 2024-12-03 4:00 PM
- **About VenuesWest**

At VenuesWest our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts. We take pride in owning and/or operating 14 of Western Australia’s major sporting and entertainment venues. We play an extremely important role in the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone.

**Our Commitment to Workplace Diversity**

VenuesWest maintains a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Our goal is to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, women in leadership, youth and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in our workforce. Sections of the_ Equal Opportunity Act 1984_ for measures to achieve equality will be applied to this process.

This advertisement may be requested in other formats including Word, PDF, and large format by contacting People and Culture on (08) 9441 8362.

**About the Role**

We are seeking an experienced event sales professional to join our Sports and Events team. Reporting to the General Manager Sports and Events, the Sales Manager - Commercial Events identifies and secures events and activities for VenuesWest venues that will deliver high quality customer experiences, optimise venue usage and maximise financial returns.

The role is a proactive sales role that will actively seek new business and ensure repeat business of existing clients through the development and implementation of marketing strategies; building relationships and networking; generating leads and above all maximising the conversion of those activities to sales.

This is a full time, permanent opportunity based at High Performance Sport Centre in Mount Claremont with mobility required to move between our portfolio of facilities.

**What We Offer**

Working with VenuesWest comes with a number of benefits:

- A free membership to our gym and aquatic centres
- Access to staff fitness classes
- Access to free counselling for employees and their immediate families through our Employment Assistance Provider
- Payment for re-qualification for essential qualifications and certifications
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- A fantastic social club and culture program with lots of activities
- Optical reimbursements for office-based staff (after 12 months employment)
- Annual flu vaccinations
- 50% discount on kid’s programs
- Corporate health insurance discounts
- A comprehensive learning and development program
- Free on-site parking
- Sponsorship for participation in community, sporting and charity events

**About the Person**

**Application Instructions**
- copy of your current resume and
- cover letter detailing your skills and experience which demonstrate how you meet the following essential capability in the context of this position:
**_Experience in the event and venue management industry including:_**
- **_an understanding of the arts, cultural and entertainment industries together with sales skills to promote and sell products/services and achieve results._**
- **_a strong commercial acumen with the demonstrated ability to forecast, report on and be accountable for achieving KPI’s._**

A full copy of the Job Description is available as a PDF below, which includes a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.

**Employment Screening**

To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:

- Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract
- National Police Clearance

Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.

**Future Appointments**

Applicants who are found suitable, but not recommended for the vacancy, may be considered for subsequent vacancies for 12 months in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.

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