Are you a highly organised and proactive professional with a knack for sales and a passion for sports? The Adelaide Football Club is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Sales Coordinator to join our high-performing team. Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will play a crucial part in facilitating the seamless execution of sales strategies and initiatives. You will support the sales team by coordinating activities, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring effective communication both internally and externally. Your efforts will directly contribute to achieving sales targets and overall business objectives.
About the Role:
This is a full-time permanent position with some out-of-normal office hours work, including match days. The key responsibilities include:
- Manage client interactions and hospitality enquiries via the CRM system.
- Manage hospitality enquiries and contribute to administrative commercial team tasks.
- Work with CRM specialists to generate prospect lists for the sales team.
- Collaborate with the Sales Manager and Business Development Managers to build sales presentations.
- Prospecting for seasonal and match hospitality products, including the AFLW commercial program.
- Manage and contribute to Sales Team productivity dashboards.
- Undertake AFL and AFLW game-day responsibilities, including hosting, function set-up, and stakeholder management.
- Oversee the delivery of corporate and coterie benefits in nominated corporate functions, ensuring costs are within budget.
- Develop new initiatives related to hospitality and coterie groups to increase revenue and achieve financial targets.
The candidate:
We are looking for someone with:
- Qualifications in Business Administration and/or Marketing.
- Experience in functions and event management.
- Strong organisational skills with experience in operational planning, scheduling, and time management.
- Excellent client relationship management and communication strategies.
- High-quality presentation skills.
- Ability to understand productivity and profitability targets and develop cost reduction strategies.
- Proven ability to develop relationships with a diverse range of people and businesses in the corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Resilient personality with the ability to work under pressure and within tight time constraints when necessary.
- Experience working in a sporting organisation (desirable)
Some of the Perks:
- Access to home game tickets
- Salary sacrifice options
- Five additional paid leave days – “CROWS Days”
- Discounts with corporate partners
- Access to the gym and pool
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit to hr@afc.com.au;
- A current Resume
- A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and why you want to work with the Adelaide Football Club. Address how your skills and experience align with the position.
Our Commitment to the Safety and Wellbeing of Children and Young People:
The Adelaide Football Club is committed to safeguarding children and young people in our care. We expect all representatives of the Club to support this environment. This role will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a Working with Children Check.
No agencies, please.
Join us and contribute to the success of the Adelaide Football Club's commercial team!
