Business Development Executive - Events

We're looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our events team in Queenstown. If you excel at building strong relationships, thrive on uncovering new opportunities, and are committed to delivering outstanding results, this is the role for you.As our Business Development Executive - Events, you'll play a key role in growing business events revenue by identifying and securing new opportunities. You'll build, maintain, and nurture strong relationships with key accounts and associations, ensuring our partners are engaged and inspired. Supporting the planning and organisation of events and functions, you'll also champion RealNZ's brand and purpose, sharing our story while driving meaningful connections with clients.What You'll BringAt least 3 years experience in an Account Management positionA minimum of 24 months experience in a Business Development role preferably in the Tourism industryA proven sales mindset - always on the lookout for the next opportunity.Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills.Proven experience working in EventsExceptional written and verbal communication skills.A calm and focused approach under pressure.Full, clean driver's licence.Flexibility to travel domestically.Requirement to support weekend and evening workWhat's in It for You?Be part of a passionate, collaborative team that lives and breathes our values.Enjoy some incredible staff perks! Bring a friend along to experience RealNZ's unforgettable adventures, either for free or at a fantastic discount. Explore the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, cruise Milford and Doubtful Sound, and discover Rakiura. It's an amazing opportunity to experience the best of New Zealand without breaking the bank!Medical Insurance cover.Additional DetailsNumber of positions: 1Location: QueenstownGuaranteed hours per fortnight: 80Employment Type: Permanent, Full TimeAnnual Salary: $60,000 - $74,000Real People, Real Places, Real Experiences. Welcome To Real.When's the best time to join the Real whānau? Now's good.We're the conservation business that's enabled by tourism. We're helping the world, one guest at a time, fall in love with conservation. We're inspiring people to leave their places in better conditions than when they found them. We channel a guest-centric approach that fuels our genuine promise to deliver Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences.It's our workplace environment that makes careers at RealNZ more exciting than the regular job. Working for Real could mean you're based anywhere between a secluded island, a scenic fiord, and a snow-capped maunga. Our people, places, and workdays are a great and diverse mixture. It keeps us on our toes and adds value and passion to our work.At RealNZ, we're committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Guided by our values of Pono (Keep it real) and He waka eke noa (We're all in this together), we embrace and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that make our team stronger. Everyone is welcome here.How To ApplyClick Apply now to be taken to our careers pagePlease note that we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, and if the right person is found, we may close the role off to any further applications. Job DetailsCompany RealNZ Reference # 40973 Posted on 04 Nov 2025 Closes on 19 Nov 2025 17:00 Location(s) Queenstown Expertise Sales - International, Sales - National Job level(s) Experienced Work type(s) Permanent - Full Time More details (document) PD_Events Business Development Executive (Jul-25).pdfApplyPrintEmail this job to a friendApply with Seek« Back