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FCM Meetings and Events is looking for an energetic and proactive go-getter to join the Meetings and Events team as a Business Development Executive (BDE) to underpin the Sales and Account Management team. 

At FCM Meetings and Events we have an elevated focus on strategy, content and technology. It’s all backed by the global strength and security of Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) flagship corporate travel brand FCM Travel. When you combine the talent, tech, global reach of our 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  

The primary focus of this role to support the Sales and Account Management team by building effective and creative client proposals, this includes (but not limited to) building program budgets, proposing creative ideas to meet brief, venue and supplier resourcing and negotiations. 

This role can be based in our Sydney or Melbourne Head Office. 

What you will be doing: 

• Research and support in building compelling proposals. 

• Customer quoting and building budgets. 

• Submitting RFPs for venue sourcing (including business preferred suppliers) 

• Exploring feasibility solutions to client brief. 

• Building effective supplier relationships to ensure access to competitive and quality products. 

• General team administration as required. 
  
  

What you will bring to the role: 

• Demonstrated sales skills in the same or a similar role - with a preference for someone with event experience. 

• Demonstrated customer service experience. 

• MICE product experience preferred. 

• Technical skills across Event Management platforms preferred. 

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 

Desirable Experience & Attributes 

• Detail oriented – ensuring the BDMs and AMs are well supported in producing quality proposals, limiting re-work, and ensuring accuracy. 

• Collaborative – Ability to confidently communicate internally and externally. 

• Time management – An agile approach to time management with an ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines. 

• Creative – Bringing ideas that surprise and delight to the table. 

• Energetic – A fun and positive can-do attitude. 

What you'll enjoy... 

• OTE of $90,000 

• Tick destinations off your bucket list with our discounts on travel and accommodation 

• Employee Share Scheme through Equate Plus 

• Access to in-house financial and health services, internal 24/7 gym and End-of-Trip Facility 

• Receive ongoing training and professional development through the Flight Centre Landing 

• Preference for internal progression through Brightness of Future: Employees have the right to see a clear pathway to achieving career ambitions. 

• Proud Corporate Social Responsibility platform through the Flight Centre Foundation, and Brighter Futures programs 

• Opportunity to attend global awards events, including Global Gathering (Lisbon 2024!!)  

• Various social events to promote networking, the celebration of wins, and sometimes just for fun!  

Join our team and make a significant impact by fostering a vibrant and engaged customer community. If you are a motivated and results-driven professional with a passion for customer success, we would love to hear from you.  

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