Business Development Executive

Auckland Conventions, Venues & Events; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Professional development

Impactful events at Auckland Live

Job summary

Auckland Conventions Venues & Events is seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to join our permanent, full-time Sales team in Auckland. You will manage inbound and outbound sales, develop new client relationships, and support event opportunities from inquiry to contract.

Proactive, customer-focused and detail-oriented, with strong MS Office skills and familiarity with Event/venues workflows, preferred. Role supports Auckland Live events and requires occasional evening/weekend work.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a sales or similar role with strong customer focus.
• Experience in MICE/Events/Hotel/Tourism is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication, written and spoken, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Respond to sales inquiries from website, email, and main line.
• Identify and develop new relationships with prospective customers.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and respond to enquiries.
• Collaborate with support staff to deliver proposals, site inspections, quotes, and contracts.
• Follow up opportunities to convert to contracts in a timely manner.
• Conduct site visits with clients for inquiries as required.
• Provide clients with venue-related requirements.
• Handover confirmed events to Event Coordinator and Technical Coordinator.

Skills

Excellent communication

Sales experience

Customer service

Project management

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Tools

Momentus software

Job description

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s cultural, events and destination agency. It is an Auckland Council-controlled organisation that works to make Auckland a vibrant place to live and visit, through events, experiences and taonga (treasures).

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Our Auckland Conventions Venues & Events Sales team are currently seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Business Development Executive for a permanent full-time opportunity!

He kōrero mōu: About you

Our ideal applicant possesses excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a high attention to detail with at least 1- 2 years of experience working in a sales or similar role, preferably in the MICE/Events/Hotel/Tourism Industry (preferred but not essential).

• We are looking for someone with a strong customer service ethic and a deep sense of personal ownership and responsibility.
• As a self-motivated individual, you will thrive in managing multiple projects and tasks independently.
• Recognising the significance of following a sales cycle through to completion, you will take proactive measures to keep customers informed, provide exceptional customer care, and create a positive experience.
• Your dedication to delivering a well-rounded experience for both new and existing customers will be consistent and unwavering

Being able to work efficiently is important in this role, so our ideal applicant will come equipped with proficiency in using the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and feel comfortable utilising technology as needed to help you deliver in this role. Experience with Momentus technology would be preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities include:

• Respond to incoming sales enquiries from the Auckland Conventions website, email address, and main reception phone line.
• Identify and develop new relationships with prospective customers in a proactive manner
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and respond to enquiries received directly from them
• Collaborate with support staff to deliver sales proposals, site inspections, quotes, and contracts in a timely manner
• Ensure timely follow-up of event opportunities leading to conversion to contract
• Conduct site visits with clients for incoming enquiries as and when required
• Provide clients with relevant venue-related requirements
• Ensure accurate and timely handover of confirmed events to Event Coordinator and Technical Coordinator

Some evening and weekend work may be required for this role

Band F

Applications Close Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

• A collaborative and dynamic work environment within the vibrant events industry
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the success of events at Auckland Live

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