About FCM Meetings and Events: We have an elevated focus on strategy, content and technology. We are leaner, more agile. And it’s all backed by the global strength and security of Flight Centre Travel Group’s flagship corporate travel brand FCM Travel. When you combine the talent, tech, global reach of our new blended brand as well as the amazing ability of our people to think differently – the result is a meetings and events company LIKE NO OTHER.
About the Opportunity:
We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic, connected and dynamic Business Development Executive to join the FCM Meetings and Events Sydney or Melbourne based team.
Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll be responsible for supporting the sales team through a mixture of prospecting, networking, tender submissions and client relationship building with the end result being new business development for the FCM Meetings and Events brand.
To support the Business Development Team in securing new customers for FCM Meetings and Events
Working with the Director of Sales, and Business Development Managers to ensure that programs are compelling and are designed to meet the client’s event brief within budget at a profitable level for the company
Develop the team’s proposals, illustrating the solution you will deliver on against the brief and articulating points of differentiation
About you:
Minimum of 2 years of corporate event, conference and incentive management experience
A knowledge of all major suppliers and relevant MICE products/destinations
Tertiary qualification, preferably in Event Management or related field
Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Able to deliver on deadlines in a high-pressure environment
Exceptional communication skills, both spoken and written
High attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
Demonstrated customer service experience
Exceptional strategic and analytical skills
Exceptional written communication
Excellent presentation design skills
A strong relationship builder
Benefits and Remuneration:
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive, performance-driven and capped salary package, with global career advancement and travel opportunities! Work with some of the largest and most well-known businesses in Australia and colleagues across the business.
Comprehensive sales training
Career progression program including global career opportunities
Free health advice, gym access and financial planning consultations
Discounted travel and access to excellent incentives from the world’s top travel providers
FCMflex – flexible working arrangements that cater to both personal and business objectives
You will be employed by a company that takes pride in their employees and offers a team culture like no other in the industry. You will be welcomed and provided with the right support to achieve continued success.
For a job that will truly take you places, watch your career take off and join the FCM Meetings and Events / Flight Centre Travel Group’s force!