Salary: Level 3 PSCSAA $79,156 - $84,977 per annum
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.
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)
* A comprehensive learning and development program
* Free on-site parking
* Sponsorship for participation in community, sporting and charity events
About the Person
The successful candidate will have strong skills and experience working in the events and/or venue management industry in a sales role. Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders is essential for this position together with a demonstrated ability to achieve KPIs.
To apply for this position, you must provide:
* 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.
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.
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