Business Development Manager

Adelaide Oval is one of Australia’s most iconic venues, known for delivering world-class events, premium hospitality and unforgettable experiences. We’re seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our high-performing Partnerships & Sales team and play a key part in driving growth across our non-game day portfolio.

This is a dynamic, client-facing role where you’ll take ownership of the full sales cycle, from proactive prospecting and relationship building through to proposal development, negotiation and conversion. You’ll be instrumental in securing new business, strengthening long-term partnerships and contributing to our continued success as a leading destination for business events.

• Driving new business through targeted, proactive sales activity across non-game day (events, hotel & Tourism experiences)
• Building strong client relationships to generate repeat and pipeline opportunities
• Owning the end-to-end sales process — from prospecting through to proposal, negotiation and close
• Identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities across Adelaide Oval Functions & Events, Oval Hotel and Tourism offerings
• Partnering with internal teams to ensure a seamless transition from sale to delivery
• Representing Adelaide Oval in market to strengthen brand presence and industry connections
• Managing pipeline, forecasting and CRM activity to support performance and insights

• A proven track record in winning new business and hitting (or exceeding) sales targets
• Strong connections or experience across corporate, MICE or hospitality markets
• Confidence building relationships and turning conversations into commercial outcomes
• A polished, professional approach with strong communication and presentation skills
• Commercial smarts — you know how to position value, negotiate and close
• Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple opportunities at once

• Discounts across Adelaide Oval outlets, including Koffee Ink, RoofClimb, Monarto Café and Malt Shovel Taphouse
• Enjoy special room rates at the Oval Hotel and subsidised car parking
• Access to Adelaide OApply now! val event tickets
• Corporate discounts including private health, banking, gym and partner offers
• Referral bonuses, Employee Recognition and Assistance Programs

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now! Applications will be shortlisted as they're received

Applicants 18 & over will be required to successfully obtain a DHS Working with Children Check (for paid employment) within the first two months of employment.

Use this link to apply for the relevant check: https://www.dcsiscreening.sa.gov.au/SCRequestApplicationIndividual

You may be required to work out-of-hours in this role in line with business operational needs, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.