Business Development Manager

Adelaide Venue Management Corporation; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

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Supportive People Department

Prime CBD location near transport and河

Discounted CBD car parking

Food & Beverage discounts at Home Good

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Descripción de la vacante

Adelaide Venue Management is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to join our national sales team in Adelaide. You will drive new business, build strong client relationships and secure bookings across our iconic venues, including the Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Coopers Stadium.

You’ll identify opportunities, respond with tailored proposals and collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional client experiences, while maintaining a

Formación

• Three years of experience in business events, venue sales or a similar sales environment.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities and securing business.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Client-focused mindset with a strong drive to achieve results.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard business hours.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive sales and revenue.
• Respond to client enquiries and prepare tailored proposals and quotations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Manage sales opportunities from initial enquiry through to booking confirmation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver outstanding client experiences.
• Proactively follow up on leads and contribute to achieving sales targets.

Conocimientos

Business development

Sales

Client relationships

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Descripción del empleo

Join a supportive national sales team where you can grow your career and make a real impact. We’re looking for a motivated Business Development Manager to join our local team and help drive new business, build strong client relationships and secure new bookings.

Adelaide Venue Management (AVM) is South Australia’s leading provider of venue management services. It is responsible for operating three of Adelaide’s most iconic venues: Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC), Adelaide Entertainment Centre (AEC), and Coopers Stadium (CS), in addition to functions and events at The Drive (TD).

As South Australia’s home of business events, Adelaide Convention Centre is where global conferences, major exhibitions, gala banquets and other milestone celebrations come to life. Recognised as one of the world’s most versatile and innovative meetings and events venues, the Centre achieved triple honours at the prestigious 2025 Australian Business Event Awards, judged Australia’s Best Convention & Exhibition Centre, Venue Team of the Year and Overall Best Team in the industry.

What You’ll Do

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive sales and revenue.
• Respond to client enquiries and prepare tailored proposals and quotations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Manage sales opportunities from initial enquiry through to booking confirmation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver outstanding client experiences.
• Proactively follow up on leads and contribute to achieving sales targets.

What We’re Looking For

• Around three years of experience in business events, venue sales or a similar sales environment.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and securing business.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A client-focused mindset with a strong drive to achieve results.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard business hours when required.

For more specific information regarding the position requirements and selection criteria, please refer to the Position Description embedded within the advertisement on this site

The perks of working for AVM

• Be part of a supportive, innovative and collaborative People Department
• Prime CBD location, close to public transport & the vibrant riverbank precinct
• Discounted CBD car parking when on shift
• 20% discount off Food & Beverage at Home Ground Café when on shift
• State government superannuation and salary sacrifice opportunities
• Volunteer opportunities with our community partners
• Annual AVM Conference and Awards to communicate, celebrate and reward

Adelaide Venue Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Adelaide Venue Management (AVM) is South Australia’s leading provider of venue management services.

As the proud operator of three of Adelaide’s most iconic and important venues – Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Coopers Stadium, in addition to managing functions and concerts at The Drive – AVM is committed to attracting and delivering outstanding events to advance South Australia and its communities.

Each year, AVM venues come alive with more than 1,000 events, welcoming over 1 million guests – a vibrant expression of the energy, ambition and excellence that drive everything we do.

Adelaide Venue Management (AVM) is South Australia’s leading provider of venue management services.

As the proud operator of three of Adelaide’s most iconic and important venues – Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Coopers Stadium, in addition to managing functions and concerts at The Drive – AVM is committed to attracting and delivering outstanding events to advance South Australia and its communities.

Each year, AVM venues come alive with more than 1,000 events, welcoming over 1 million guests – a vibrant expression of the energy, ambition and excellence that drive everything we do.