Business Development Officer

1 day ago


Adelaide Region SA, Australia Adelaide Venue Management (AVM) Full time

Kick start your career in business events
- Opportunity for long term career development
- Join a high performing, passionate team

The Adelaide Convention Centre sits proudly in the Riverbank Precinct, which is rapidly evolving to create a global hub for Adelaide, incorporating leading-edge health and medical research, education, innovation and entrepreneurship, sport, entertainment, culture, convention and event facilities.

A new opportunity exists for a budding sales professional to solidify a strong foundation in business development whilst contributing to the objectives and targets of the national and international sales team at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

The Business Development Officer will have two core areas of responsibility:

- Lead generation: Responsible for generating new national and international conference leads. The role will be heavily focused on sales research and research projects to identify new opportunities aligned to South Australia’s key industry sectors.
- Reactive sales: Receive, qualify and respond to client enquiries for small-scale national and international events. This will include preparation of tailored event solutions, quote documentation, client liaison, conducting site tours and converting opportunities for Adelaide Convention Centre.

This role is suited to someone looking to build a career in a highly targeted sales team or someone with prior experience and knowledge of the association and corporate convention market keen to contribute to Adelaide’s success.

Why work for AVM:

- 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 long-term career development in the heart of business events in South Australia
- Build a national profile

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

- Ability to work in both an autonomous and directed environment
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to think creatively and tenaciously in identifying new business opportunities
- Ability to methodically process data and present findings in a simple, clear manner
- Complete projects in a timely manner
- Ability to maintain accurate records within the CRM
- Passion for exceeding client expectations
- Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Applications, including a brief cover letter and up to date resume, may only be submitted via the APPLY button below, addressed to Miss Michelle Wiley, Senior Recruitment & Development Coordinator.
- Adelaide Venue Management requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at all times._



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