Account Manager - Events

Auckland Thoroughbred Racing is on the hunt for someone to join its Ellerslie Events division as a superstar account manager to help deliver the thrill of events to customers.As part of a team of three account managers and overseen by an expert and supportive sales manager, you will be responsible for a share of helping deliver event services for the 900+ events per year – including raceday hospitality events – that are held across the venue's 21 function rooms and outdoor spaces. You'll be charged with helping ensure a seamless event & client experience from the initial enquiry through to post-event follow up and in between times, act as the go-between for our clients and various internal departments who work all together to help deliver on client expectations.You will need to demonstrate:An ability to organise and manage clients' event requirements;Enthusiasm and an ability to sell and promote all event services that Ellerslie Events & Auckland Thoroughbred Racing offer;An ability to meet and exceed sales targets as set by management;An ability to upsell to clients to maximise revenue potential;Excellent client relationships that will build frequency and referral business;Strong administration experience;Excellent verbal and written communication skills;A strong ability to multi-task under pressure;Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail;Previous experience working in events or the hospitality/service industry;An excellent level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, and an understanding of event management systems such as Priava or similar; plus an ability and enthusiasm to adopt other systems of work;A professional persona and presentation.We will also need you to be open to working flexible hours in order to ensure a flawless delivery of our clients' and racing business's needs - especially as many of our client events and racedays fall on public holidays and weekends.We offer:A passionate team environment;Onsite complimentary parking;Easy central location just out of Auckland's CBD;A base salary and eligibility for a bonus scheme.If you think you've got what it takes to join our team, then we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send us a cover letter & your CV via Seek. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
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