Business Development and Partnerships Manager

Australia’s premier convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct, ICC Sydney is a world class brand, managed by a close-knit family of extraordinary people.

More than a venue, we are a community of passionate professionals that place our people first.

We are proud to support a diverse team of world class professionals. Our welcoming and inclusive workplace invites you to put your best self forward throughout our recruitment process, and so if any adjustments are required at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our hiring team via email: careers@iccsydney.com or telephone: 9215 7188. Alternatively, advise us if you would like to be contacted by a representative of one of our internal diversity streams for further support.

About this opportunity:

ICC Sydney are looking for a Business Development & Partnerships Manager within our Live Events Department on a Parental Leave Cover Contract until June 2025.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Live Events, this role will be responsible for the procurement, development and ongoing account management of all Live Events Clients and Stakeholders.

You will be the main point of contact for our clients for any booking and partnership requirements including all partner related functions such as marketing, lounge management and activations.

This position may involve day, evening and weekend work subject to event activity.

Why ICC Sydney?

• Free and fresh daily meals.
• Heavily discounted car parking and dry cleaning.
• Additional and generous leave opportunities including paid wellbeing leave and volunteer leave.
• Purchased leave, novated leasing and salary sacrificing options.
• Team social events; regular companywide meetings and networking, annual awards night, social clubs and committees and diversity and inclusion activations.
• Access to discounted or complimentary event tickets.
• A coffee and pastry on us, on your birthday.
• Regular professional development and learning opportunities.
• We encourage your work life balance and offer flexibility to suit you.
• As an international company, ASM Global can offer future career opportunities throughout our global network of venues.
• CBD location close to public transport and in the heart of the Darling Harbour precinct.

Through its policies and team member benefits, ICC Sydney is committed to prioritising equitable, sustainable, and innovative practices for all team members and visitors. This includes people with disabilities and all abilities, First Nations People, people across all generations, LGBTQIA+ people, new Australians as well as parents and carers and their families (from any family structure). A diverse, in-house team of passionate professionals fosters an environment of collaboration, inclusion, and service excellence.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Working knowledge of the Live Events and Ticketing industry. 
• Higher School Certificate or equivalent or business relation discipline.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with key stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Valid working rights in Australia.

What to expect next:

If this sounds like the right role for you, we look forward to receiving your application.

At ICC Sydney, we trust your resume covers your skills, but we’re also looking for like-minded passionate, warm, and friendly people to continue to build on our strong culture. Should your application progress, you will be invited to attend an interview.

To be eligible for employment you must have valid working rights in Australia.

Please Note; relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. This includes a National Police Background Check for successful candidates. You will also be required to show proof of identity that meets the 100-point check. Shortlisted candidates may also be required to complete an appropriate and relevant health assessment as part of the recruitment process.