Division: CITY SERVICES

Unit: VENUE MANAGEMENT
Section: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Salary: AUD $124,294 - 139,284 per annum plus Superannuation

Employment status: Permanent

Employment arrangement: Full Time

Location: Sydney CBD

Option to work under a 19 day month arrangement

At the City of Sydney our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Sustainable Sydney 2030 - developing a green, global and connected city.

About the role

The City's Venue Management Team is in the process of transitioning towards a proactive Sales force focussed on strategic business development and building long-term customer relationships across both the corporate and community sectors.

The position is an integral part of the Departments Leadership team and is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic actions to achieve organisational objectives. This includes developing sales strategies; executing result driven promotional activities; identifying target markets, partnerships and business opportunities; cultivating market intelligence; and providing input in to the departments overall strategic direction.

The role is responsible for providing both day-to-day management and long term strategic direction to a performance driven team, setting expectations and accountabilities, KPI's and measurable objectives focussed on qualafiable lead generation, appropriate quality volume, conversion, and yielding revenue opportunities.

Criteria / skills

To succeed, you will have Tertiary qualifications in a relevant business discipline, have extensive industry experience and client network. You will be a strategic thinker with a good understanding of revenue management principles in relation to the venue and event industry. You will be a dynamic leader who can drive change and achieve results.

At the City of Sydney you will join a dedicated team where individual effort is part of something much bigger - delivering great things for our city's dynamic future

To apply: Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and respond to the online application questions that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please note the "Essential Criteria Response" field in the online application does not require you to respond or upload a document.

This role will require a National Criminal Background check and a Pre-employment Health Declaration.

Position description: CLICK HERE to view or download the position description.

Applications must be made online via the City's website by 11:59pm, Tuesday 26 November 2019.

For further information contact: Peter Rugg, Manager, Venue Management on 02 9246 7734.

Employee Benefits: CLICK HERE for more information on the benefits of working in Council.

At the City we provide equal employment opportunity. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.