Functions & Event Sales Executive

Job No: SANFL328
Location: West Lakes

Function & Events Sales Executive

 

Footy Park Precinct | SANFL

  • Are you a driven sales/ functions professional who thrives on creating unforgettable experiences?
  • Do you want to play a key role in bringing one of South Australia’s most exciting precincts to life?

 

We’re looking for a Function & Events Sales Executive to join our Footy Park Precinct team — someone who can hustle, build relationships, and convert opportunities into exceptional events and experiences.

 

About the Opportunity

This is more than a function sales role — it’s an opportunity to shape how people experience Footy Park.

 

From corporate functions and conferences to community events, private celebrations and integrated precinct experiences, you’ll be at the forefront of positioning and selling everything the precinct has to offer — including Mosaic Hotel, X-Golf, the Oval View Room and High Performance Facilities.  A unique opportunity blending hospitality, events and footy in an iconic precinct setting.

 

 

You’ll take ownership of the full sales journey — generating leads, building relationships, designing tailored proposals and ensuring every event is set up for success.


Have a look here to see What's on offer at the Footy Park Precinct.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Proactively drive sales and new business opportunities across the precinct
  • Optimise systems including function tracker for seamless experience and event delivery
  • Build and manage a strong pipeline of corporate, community and private clients
  • Create compelling, tailored event proposals that maximise precinct offerings
  • Convert enquiries into high-quality bookings and experiences
  • Coordinate event requirements and ensure seamless handover to delivery teams
  • Partner with marketing and operations to elevate the precinct’s market presence
  • Represent Footy Park at networking events and in the broader events industry
  • Deliver outstanding client experiences that lead to repeat business and referrals
  • Work collaboratively with the SANFL Football Department to optimise High Performance Facilities.

 

What You’ll Bring

  • Proven success in sales, events or hospitality environments
  • A strong commercial focus with the ability to meet or exceed targets
  • The drive to hunt for new business and close deals
  • Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • A proactive, hands-on mindset — you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves
  • Energy, professionalism and a genuine passion for delivering great experiences

 

Why Join Us?

At Footy Park Precinct, we’re building something unique — a destination to meet, eat and play. We work hard, support each other, and take pride in delivering memorable experiences for our customers.  Offering competitive leave entitlement and great employee benefits.

Applications Close 19 July 2026

Enquiries to:

People & Culture Team
E: hr@sanfl.com.au

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