**About Us**
From the moment you step through **InterContinental Sydney's** iconic sandstone arches, you will be immersed in timeless magnificence and grandeur.
Weaving glamour with distinct style, **InterContinental Sydney** holds a collection of unique spaces that redefine luxury, combining contemporary design with rich heritage, charm and romance. Each of our historic event spaces and social function rooms has been thoughtfully re-imagined with a contemporary refurbishment.
Whether you are seeking an intimate harbourside destination to say 'I do', a grand ballroom reception for 200 people; a luxury 40th birthday party venue, or a range of conference and meeting venues across our dedicated 21 versatile event spaces, you will discover Sydney's most unique, hidden gem venues at **InterContinental Sydney.**
We invite you to join us at this incredibly exciting time for our hotel as **Events Sales Manager**
**Your day to day**
Reporting to the Director of Conference & Events, you'll assist the Director in planning & coordinating our biggest pieces of business and closely work with the C&E operations and culinary teams to ensure the seamless delivery of all meetings and events at the hotel.
You'll make sure all our client meetings, events and weddings run smoothly - acting as both brand ambassador and trusted partner - you'll connect internal teams to deliver a seamless experience for planners, hosts and meeting attendees.
You will ensure the whole client experience successful and memorable and act as the brand ambassador and key contact throughout their journey. This will include working weekends if that is when your clients event are on.
Your immaculate presentation, passion for Luxury and ability to manage a variety of clients and events C&E will be essential for your success in this role.
**What we need from you**
- If you have previous experience as Conference & Events Executive ready for the next step OR an existing C&E Sales Manager looking to expand your experience in a premium property, this could be the role for you
- Proven success in securing sales and maximising revenue with the C&E industry
- Ability to work across multiple diversified business units or multiple projects
- Understands the C&E industry dynamics, trends, and disciplines
- In-depth knowledge of Sales principles and selling techniques
- Strong organisational, written & communication skills, with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritise workload & manage projects
- Available to work weekends if that is when your clients events are on
- You must meet the legal requirements to live & work in Australia
**What we offer**
IHG Australia's **myBenefits **program including paid birthday leave, wellbeing hub, employee room rates, service recognition celebrations & **myPerks** platform with an extensive list of lifestyle and retail discounts from over 400 of Australia and New Zealand's most popular retailers
Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development programs, IHG career milestone celebrations, and transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG.
We are proud to be InterContinental Sydney and proud to be IHG and we know you will be too.
At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected - wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
As the world's first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®? brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you'd like to embrace a world of opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand. Let's Go Further Together.