Venue Sales Coordinator

Join the team shaping the future of Australia’s game.

This is your chance to do work that has real impact, in an organisation that moves fast, aims high and plays a meaningful role in the lives of millions across the country through football. Every role at the AFL helps progress the game, so more people can love it, connect with it and see what is possible through it.

At Marvel Stadium, that impact extends to one of Australia’s leading sports and entertainment venues. From AFL match days to concerts, international sport, major events, functions and precinct experiences, your work helps bring millions of patrons together and deliver memorable moments in the heart of Melbourne.

The opportunity

Marvel Stadium is one of Melbourne’s leading destinations for business events, corporate functions and premium experiences. As Venue Sales Coordinator, you will play an important role in supporting the continued growth and commercial success of the ELEVATE business by helping turn enquiries into memorable events and commercial outcomes.

Working closely with the Sales and Operations teams, you will support the end-to-end sales process across Marvel Stadium’s diverse portfolio of event spaces. From preparing proposals and managing contracts to supporting business development activities, you will help ensure a seamless experience for clients while contributing to the ongoing success of the business.

This is a fixed-term six-month opportunity based at Stadium House, Melbourne, with a hybrid working arrangement.

What you'll own

You will help drive venue sales activity while supporting exceptional client experiences and efficient team operations.

You'll add value through:

• Managing inbound venue hire and event enquiries, supporting the conversion of opportunities into confirmed bookings.
• Preparing tailored sales proposals that showcase Marvel Stadium's event spaces, experiences and commercial offerings.
• Drafting, issuing and managing venue hire contracts and associated sales documentation.
• Coordinating event scripts and supporting documentation to enable seamless event delivery.
• Maintaining proposal templates, floor plans, venue maps, procedures and sales resources to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Supporting sales pipeline management through prospect research and outbound business development activities.
• Assisting with client engagement initiatives, including site inspections, familiarisations and hosting opportunities.
• Coordinating post-event feedback and assisting with insights that improve the client experience.
• Providing reporting, invoicing support and general sales administration to the Precinct Sales team.
• Contributing to process improvements and initiatives that support business growth and team effectiveness.

What you'll bring

• Previous experience in sales coordination, events, hospitality, venue hire or a similar customer-focused environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience preparing proposals, contracts, presentations or sales documentation with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with a range of internal and external contacts.
• A customer and service-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences.
• Sound commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business growth and revenue outcomes.
• The initiative to identify opportunities for process improvement and support new business development activities.
• Experience in outbound sales or business development will be highly regarded.
• Relevant tertiary or industry qualifications are desirable.
• A collaborative working style that reflects the AFL's values of playing as one team, playing fair, playing with passion and playing to win.

Why you'll love being on our team

At the AFL, you will be part of a values-led team that aims high, backs each other and brings energy, care and integrity to work that matters. This is a place where people play to win, play as one team and play with passion, while always staying grounded in fairness, inclusion and respect. We work hard, support each other and create the conditions for our people to grow, perform and thrive.

What you can look forward to:

• Play The Day Your Way, our flexible approach to working life, built to support you on game day and every day
• My Development, with coaching, mentoring, on-the-job learning and formal development to help you keep building your game
• Play Well, our health and wellbeing programme designed to support a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy workplace
• My Benefits, giving you access to a range of partner offers and discounts through our AFL Corporate Partners

Everyone has a place here

Our game brings people together, and we want our workplace to do the same.

We are committed to building a culture of belonging and an environment where people feel respected, included and able to thrive, and where diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Whether you're a footy fan or new to our game, we welcome everyone to apply. We know great candidates don't always tick every box. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, including ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid employee Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

Ready to play your part?

Applications close 20 July 2026