Business Development and Marketing Manager

Something unique under construction!

With the growing success of playing host to a range of events, Hamilton is positioning itself well as a city of opportunity - ambitious, fresh thinking and progressive are all words used to describe our city. This is the perfect time to join our team and be a key contributor to our success.

With a range of existing top class facilities to choose from, including three theatres, Waikato Stadium and Seddon Park, plus the new multi-purpose Claudelands Events Centre, including indoor arena, conference and exhibition facilities, this is an exciting opportunity for you to grow the culture of events, functions and conferences in our city.

You will have extensive business development experience in the conference and function, exhibition, music, entertainment or venue industry with a proven track record in delivering successful outcomes for all stakeholders. Your strategic focus and innovative thinking will enable you to identify and deliver new business opportunities across the diverse industry markets, as well as ensure the relationships with our existing customers are maintained.

Specialist marketing and brand development experience, knowledge of commercial business drivers, and awareness of opportunities to source revenue and funding support will be integral to your success in this role. Proven financial, contract, project and staff management skills are essential.

This is a unique opportunity at an exciting time for our city. If you are interested in taking on the challenge to put our name on the events calendar, apply today.

Applications close: Sunday 20th December 2009.