QT Gold Coast - Conference & Events Sales Executive
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QT Gold Coast is part of EVT. EVT is a market-leading experience creator with a portfolio that includes entertainment venues, restaurants and hotels. QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT’s premium lifestyle hotel brand, delivering experiences that combine local influence with QT’s signature quirk.
Overview
The Conference & Events Executive assists the C&E; Manager in achieving departmental occupancy and yield results by ensuring that practices and procedures within the department are implemented and monitored.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Director of Sales to monitor progress toward sales goals and adjust actions as necessary.
- Participate in weekly Business on the Books meetings and provide thorough updates on all leads.
- Prospect and engage potential C&E; clients under the guidance of the Director of Sales, including warm calls and networking.
- Plan approaches, develop proposals, participate in pricing, and handle objections to convert leads and grow business.
- Present new products and services, enhance client relationships, and participate in internal and external debriefs.
- Submit weekly progress reports, maintain accurate sales data, contribute to forecasts, and track activity on accounts.
- Liaise with the Director of Sales and other departments to ensure effective communication and approval of major quotes.
- Assist with administrative tasks including preparing quotes, issuing contracts, database management, filing, and maintaining records in Ivvy.
- Ensure client requests are responded to within 24 hours and special requirements are met.
Skills & Experience
- Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
- Ability to plan, pitch, and close deals effectively.
- Proficiency in sales databases, CRM platforms (Ivvy preferred), and accurate record-keeping.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and liaise effectively across departments.
- Local and employee discounts from day one, including 50% off stays at EVT hotels and other benefits.
- Other perks include movie tickets and entertainment discounts, and Thredbo savings.
- Rapid career growth opportunities through the EVT network and local community involvement.
- Experience with Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.
How to Apply
Join QT Gold Coast and become an EVT experience creator. When you click apply you will be directed to our Job Ad listed on Dayforce, the platform used to track applicants for EVT roles. You will be asked to enter your information and answer screening questions when applying.
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📌 QT Gold Coast - Conference & Events Sales Executive
🏢 QT Hotels and Resorts
📍 Australia