Add expected salary to your profile for insights.This role is based in Tamworth, Regional NSW.
Please only apply if you are able to live and work in an amazing regional center!We invite you to be a part of something extraordinary at one of Australia's most highly regarded regional 5-star properties.Applications are open to a passionate and talented individual to lead our conference & events team as Conference & Events Sales Executive at the Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth by Rydges.Join us in creating unforgettable moments for our guests & be a part of the legacy of one of Australia's finest regional hotels.About Powerhouse Hotel TamworthThe Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth by Rydges, the city's only 5-star property, is located in the picturesque New England region of NSW, only a 5-hour drive northwest of Sydney & nestled in the heart of Tamworth.The Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth by Rydges features 81 luxe hotel rooms, suites, and apartments and leads the way in smart luxury, stellar service, and sophisticated dining at The Workshop Kitchen, Coal Bunker Bar & 6 premium Meeting & Events venues, setting the gold standard for F&B in the Tamworth region.About Powerhouse Hospitality…The Powerhouse Tamworth has been a staple in regional travel for almost 40 years!Owned & operated by the founding family, Powerhouse Tamworth has a long & proud history of supporting regional Australian travel & delivering exceptional service & quality.Owner Greg Maguire has always loved the words of Richard Branson, "Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don't want to."As Conference & Events Sales Executive, you will drive sales, plan & service social & corporate events, lead your own department & take a hands-on approach to create memorable experiences through stellar service and product.You will be involved in client relations & work through every step of the sales process from initial conception through to delivery of outstanding events including dinners, corporate events & beautiful weddings.Here's what you'll do:Curate an unforgettable & personalised experience for our guests from start to finish.Oversee & maintain quality, sales & service in our variety of conference rooms.Ensure products & services being delivered are consistently of the highest quality with ongoing improvement.Ensure clients receive a superior level of hospitality & event planning requirements with timely delivery of responses, cost estimates & event outcomes.Consistently generate new business through service & sales ability.Continue to enhance the loyal relationships with guests and locals to promote repeated clientele.Maximise & identify opportunities to sell products & experiences that suit the needs of our guests.Provide outstanding events leadership & supervision whilst providing, coordination & advice in a professional & timely manner.Establish & deliver a creative & innovative hospitality experience inclusive of high-end catering, event layout, venue set up & pack down, and other event delivery services required from planning to implementing.Work closely with the Executive Chef, F&B & Reservations team to develop innovative menus, maintain quality service & maximise profits.Manage, monitor, & continuously improve on budgets, forecasting, ordering, stocktakes, & financial control practices.This is how you'll know you're right for this role:Previous C&E management or supervisor experience.Previous experience in delivering weddings, corporate & social events.Enjoy a hands-on approach to management & service.Demonstrated financial acumen in relation to running a profitable Conference & Event department.Sound understanding of & ability to complete back of house operations including rostering, budgeting & wage control.A natural ability to sell & create solid business relationships.The ability to multitask & work to timeframes.Ability to lead a team to successfully deliver a quality event.A talent for customer service with a vibrant and outgoing nature.How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as a Conference and Events Manager?Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for budget management & forecasting?How many years' experience do you have in event management?Do you have experience in a sales role?How many years' experience do you have in the hospitality & tourism industry?How much notice are you required to give your current employer?We believe in peace of mind travel.
For us, that means connectivity, quality, and comfort.
We know you have people to see and places to go, that's why our hotels and resorts are located in prime positions: city hearts, business centres, and inspired natural retreats.With everything you need, right where you need it, at Rydges we've perfected simple comforts.
So when you've finished exploring, negotiating, debating, and discovering – we'll be ready to help you rest up and unwind.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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