Life in the fast lane

As our Commercial Sales Account Specialist, you will be joining a team of 4 who make up our Commercial Sales team.

This is a full time, permanent position, based at our Head Office in St Kilda.

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Commercial Sales, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and prospective clients across a range of industry sectors, including generation of sales revenue through acquisition of new business in addition to building existing relationships.

Additionally, you will:

• Research, develop and update a rolling pipeline of prospects to achieve retention and new business targets on an ongoing basis
• Undertake proactive (and productive) lead generation through a structured and disciplined approach involving: cold calling, client visits, cross selling, networking, and active promotion of the AGPC and its endeavours
• Engage in proactive and customer-focussed relationship management to promote long term engagement/retention and maximisation of revenue potential across both sponsorship and hospitality
• Undertaking all housekeeping and administrative tasks required to maintain sales tools, systems and resources (e.g. CRM)

What you'll bring to the role:

• Qualifications in Commerce, Marketing, Sport Management or other related field and/or relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in direct selling to clients, both in person and over the phone
• Experience in proposal writing, pitch development, influencing clients, professional communications and presenting
• Strong interpersonal, networking, communication and relationship management skills
• Time management skills, ability to think and plan strategically, as well as strong commercial acumen
• A current Police Check and Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee), or be willing to obtain

View from the driver's seat

At AGPC, we value work-life balance and want to drive change in our work environment too. We have a wide range of benefits that are designed to create value, including but not limited to:

• 14 weeks of paid parental leave and paid ‘keep in touch’ days
• Additional event leave following the Australian Formula 1® and MotoGP™ events
• Ticket allocations to employees for the Australian Formula 1® and MotoGP™ events
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee training & development programs
• Social & culture events
• Wellbeing Initiatives

Click here to learn more about our employment offering and culture here at the Australian Grand Prix Corporation. 

Want to be first across the finish line?

Applications for this position will close on Friday, 10 January.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so do not delay in applying!  

At AGPC, we are racing to empower an inclusive and diverse workforce, so we openly welcome candidates to apply who may require adjustments or extra support to fully participate in the recruitment process. For support, please reach out to employment.support@grandprix.com.au.

We also welcome creative ideas to make your application stand out! Feel free to use the upload field for personalised submissions, including video introductions.

AGPC is committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace by encouraging a culture of respect, dignity and openness to other’s differences and perspectives. We welcome applicants who bring their whole and true self to work regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, race, age, disability status, or family and caring responsibilities.