Sales and Event Advisor - Tākina Exhibitions

A new position has been created within our busy Tākina Exhibitions Team, who are tasked with delivering successful major exhibition programmes in Tākina.

We are looking for an experienced Sales and Events Advisor to implement strategies to help drive sales and ensure events are successfully promoted and well attended.

Please note: This is a fixed term contract opportunity for approximately 12 months. This role is required for the next two major exhibitions being held at Tākina.

What you’ll do
Located in the iconic Michael Fowler Centre, this role reports to the Tākina Exhibitions Programme Manager.

As our Sales and Event Advisor you’ll be responsible for producing, managing and facilitating the smooth running of Tākina Exhibitions’ varied events programme. You’ll work closely with our marketing team to manage the promotion and selling of exhibition events, bringing creative ideas and strategies on how to attract sales.

While we know events can happen at all hours, this is predominantly a Monday-Friday role. Approximately once a month you may be required to attend an event outside of normal working hours.

Key responsibilities

• Driving sales to meet the Tākina Exhibitions event programme’s commercial revenue targets.
• Manage, plan, produce and deliver the successful and effective delivery of the Tākina Exhibitions events programme.
• Build and maintain relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (including Wellington City Council, Te Āti Awa, Zephyr café, event suppliers, funders and other partners).
• Develop and maintain event plans, runsheets and budgets.
• Collaborate with our marketing team to promote the Exhibition event programme.
• Explore new event opportunities with key stakeholders.

About you
We think our new team member will bring the following:

• Previous experience delivering events. There will be times when you’re juggling multiple projects and working to tight timeframes, so an experienced hand is needed.
• A background in business development or sales, you’re a natural negotiator and have demonstrable experience getting deals across the line.
• Excellent at relationship management and development through demonstrated selling skills.
• Proactive and creative thinker, contributing to strategies to drive the sales pipeline.
• Confident managing event budgets and financial planning.
• Pride in your results, quality of work, customer centric and caring for your stakeholders, ensuring they receive the best experience.
• Outstanding communication & organisation skills, able to communicate relevant information to people succinctly.
• Comfortable with some ambiguity and embrace change.
• An enjoyment for the events and performing arts sector in New Zealand.
• Care and understanding of the needs of Māori in WellingtonNZ’s internal working environment and in the delivery of services to the Wellington community.

About us
WellingtonNZ is the agency tasked with ‘Creating a thriving Wellington Region for all’.

Our organisation loves this wonderful region we call home and want to make it famous as the most creative place in New Zealand to live, work, visit and play.

Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre is a purpose-built venue
combining two plenary halls of conference space with a public gallery that hosts an exciting programme of touring exhibitions.

We welcome and value Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.

Why people love it here
WellingtonNZ and Venues Wellington truly values its people and is committed to
building an inclusive and collaborative culture where everyone can thrive, have fun and make a difference for the Wellington region.

We have all the things you would expect from a great employer – flexible working options that can be tailor made for you, wellbeing programmes, relaxed working environments, quiet spaces, and encouragement to bring your best self to work, and a real coffee machine (saving you money every day).

Apply today
If you think this job is for you, and you are ready to be part of a diverse organisation all about making the Wellington region thrive, then apply today!

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter telling us why our team is the right one for you.

Want to know more before applying?
We are partnering with Kin to help us recruit this important role. For a confidential conversation please get in touch with Nikki on [email protected].

*Please note to be eligible for this opportunity, you will hold a valid Work Visa that allows you to be employed in New Zealand. We are not accredited with ImmigrationNZ and cannot support your visa application process or sponsor you.