Full Time Conference & Events Manager Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour As our Conference & Events Manager, you'll be the driving force behind the successful conversion, planning and execution of all meetings and events. Working closely with the Director of Sales & Marketing, Kitchen and Food & Beverage team, you'll ensure every event exceeds expectations-from first enquiry to final delivery. We're seeking a confident and driven professional who combines strong commercial acumen with a passion for service excellence. What You'll Be Doing Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of conferences, meetings and events Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless delivery Drive revenue through proactive sales, upselling and strategic planning Manage forecasting, reporting and budgeting to achieve financial targets Deliver exceptional guest experiences through attention to detail and personalised service Lead and support a small team to ensure high performance and engagement What We're Looking For Minimum 3 years' experience in conference and events or similar role Proven ability to drive revenue, convert business and build repeat clientele Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail Leadership capability with experience supporting or managing team members Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Experience with Opera PMS and Delphi (or similar systems) is advantageous Relevant qualification in Hospitality, Events or a related field (preferred) What You Get Enjoy Staff Rates and Dining Discounts at IHG Hotels Globally A collaborative and supportive team culture Career development and growth opportunities A role where your ideas, initiative and passion are valued Paid Birthday leave We are proud to be an inclusive employer and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. If you're ready to take the next step in your events career and deliver exceptional experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something special. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.