ABOUT US Now is the time to take your career to the next step and work at a world-class venue with a passionate group of people.
The Cairns Convention Centre (Centre) is an award-winning venue located on the shores of the Great Barrier Reef.
As the home of major international and national conferences and events in Tropical North Queensland, the Centre plays a vital role in the region's economic growth and global knowledge exchange.
Managed by global venue management company Legends Global, the Centre combines state-of-the-art facilities and sophisticated technology with the natural beauty of one of the world's most desirable destinations.
No two days are the same here.
From conferences and concerts to NBL basketball games, banquets, public events, and performances, the Centre hosts a dynamic calendar of experiences.
You'll be part of a team of dedicated professionals delivering excellence in events within our world-class venue.
At the Cairns Convention Centre, we strive to create a working environment that rewards excellence and creates opportunities for advancement, while ensuring a balance between work, family, and community.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE Full Time Are you a proactive communicator who thrives on relationship building and identifying business opportunities?
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cairns Convention Centre Business Development team.
ABOUT THE ROLE: As a key member of our Business Development team, you will be supporting the organization's growth across national and international markets.
In this role, you will: Identify, research and qualify potential business leads across target markets Maintain accurate records of lead status, interactions and follow-up actions within our event management system.
Support the Director and Business Development Managers with information gathering and proposal preparation Coordinate site inspections and familiarisation programs ABOUT YOU: Everyday our people are responsible for delivering extraordinary experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.
You will have a shared values and people-centric mind set and genuinely want to make a difference.
That's what makes you stand out from the crowd and why we want to meet with you.
To succeed in this role, you will have: Sales and marketing or hospitality experience The ability to analyse, prioritise and respond to sales leads Demonstrated ability to work towards KPIs Sound knowledge of the Cairns region' Experience with customer relationship management software A strong desire to learn and develop new skills on the job Proficient in Microsoft Office To apply, please use the link and apply via our online platform.
If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you would like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at **************************.
A satisfactory National Police Records Check is required for this role.
To be eligible for employment you must have valid working rights in Australia.
WE OFFER: The opportunity to work with high profile, national and international business events Growth and development opportunities True work life balance.
We value our team and wellbeing APPLY NOW At Cairns Convention Centre we are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse abilities, styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with visible and invisible disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.
Working in the venue and event industry means supporting the delivery of events across our event calendar.
This means that weekend, evening and public holiday work will be required.
A satisfactory National Police Records Check is required for this role.
To be eligible for employment you must have valid working rights in Australia.
To apply, please click on the apply tab and apply via our online platform.
If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you would like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at **************************.
A Queensland Government initiative operated by Legends Global.
ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands.
We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services, including feasibility and consulting, owner's rep, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content and booking.
Our white-label approach ensures our partners remain front and centre while we harness the power of our global network - including over 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually - to enhance their business and guest experience.
In the Asia Pacific Middle East region, Legends Global is honoured that the worlds most esteemed brands and venues across the sports, entertainment, attractions, conventions and leisure industries trust us to achieve their vision, maximise their business and enhance the experience of fans and guests.
Locally we support venues including Coca Cola Arena (Dubai), Brisbane Convention Exhibition Centre, Qudos Bank Arena (Sydney), ICC Sydney, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre (NZ), RAC Arena Perth and Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong.
If you're passionate about forging win-win partnerships, crafting unforgettable guest experiences, and leading innovative venue and event operations, we'd love to meet you.
Grow an exciting career at Legends Global - backed by a supportive, inclusive culture, an unmatched network of resources and benefits, and inspiring team members united in helping each other succeed every step of the way.
Feel like a place where you'd thrive?
Join us in our persistent mission of living up to The Legends Global Way.
To learn more, visit us at ********************* and follow us @LegendsGlobal on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.