Business Development Executive

Auckland Council
Auckland, Auckland
Part time
6 days ago

Title: Business Development Executive

Date: 18 Aug 2025
Location: Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010
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 Conventions Sales team are currently seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Business Development Executive for a permanent part-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 3 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.


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


To view the full position description, please click here
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Applications Close 1 September 2025

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


If you have a genuine desire to be part of the journey in creating a wonderful experience and positive outcome for Auckland, then please apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter expressing your interest.

#AucklandConventions

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

He kōrero mō Tātaki: About Tātaki

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is part of the Auckland Council whānau, responsible for Auckland Live, Auckland Zoo, Auckland Conventions, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, New Zealand Maritime Museum, Auckland Stadiums, and many of the festivals and events that make Auckland a great place to live and visit.

Our people are driven by passion and a sense of service to Aucklanders. What we share is our love of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and our passion about the work we each do to make it a dynamic and exciting place.

Each part of Tātaki is important, but when we come together, we bind into something more powerful than the sum of our parts. We all work in partnership with each other and our delivery partners, to make Tāmaki Makaurau a vibrant place where everyone can thrive.

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