Event Sales Executive

Love events and building relationships? Join our vibrant team driving event success at Mercury Baypark!

Bay Venues …. Haven’t heard of us? Not to worry; I bet you have heard of some of the venues we own or operate – the Clubfit gyms, Baywave, or Mercury Baypark to name a few. As the kaitiaki of over 25+ facilities in Tauranga Moana, we proudly offer a range of activities and experiences intended to put a smile on the dial of our community.

Here at Bay Venues, we are all about ensuring we create memorable moments - and we do so intentionally through connection and fun with each other and our community. Our values of Manaakitanga (Service), Whakawhanaungatanga (Relationships), Kaitiakitanga (Caring) and He Toi Tangata (Excellence) are lived on the daily as we strive to enhance the wellbeing of the people we serve. It’s no small feat, but we know that when we facilitate connections and collaborate with others, great things will happen!

About the Role:
We’re on the lookout for a dynamic and proactive Event Sales Executive to join our team based at Mercury Baypark. You’ll be instrumental in driving event bookings across our network by identifying new opportunities and building strong relationships both locally and nationally.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Attracting and securing a variety of events
• Managing the full sales process from enquiry to contract
• Developing proposals, negotiating terms and maintaining accurate records
• Representing Bay Venues at industry events both locally and nationally
• Supporting marketing initiatives to promote our facilities and services

About You:
You’re a natural relationship builder who thrives in a sales environment and loves the buzz of the events industry. You’ll bring:

• 2–3 years’ experience in events, sales, hospitality or tourism
• Proven ability to generate and convert leads into business
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn
• Proficiency with booking systems and Microsoft Office (experience with Momentus a bonus)

We have put together a bunch of perks to support our culture of connection and fun. Ones that reinforce that we are part of the awesome leisure and events industry, and all the magic that comes along with that. Our benefits include:

• A gym membership to our Clubfit Gyms
• Access to our five aquatic facilities including Baywave and Mount Hot Pools
• Subsidised speedway passes and generous discounts on our programmes, services and merchandise
• Heavily subsidised coffee at our on-site cafes
• Access to a range of development opportunities through our Learning & Development programme

So why not join us? We have the right purpose to fuel meaningful careers, the right attitude to support work life balance, and the right leadership to foster an amazing culture.  No matter your age and stage you may be, we are an inclusive bunch all driven by our purpose of Spaces to Belong | Experiences to Connect. Come on – take the punt; you won’t regret it!

Applications close 24 August 2026