Overview
Join to apply for the Conference and Events Sales Executive role at EVT - Entertainment | Ventures | Travel
Base pay range
$70,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr
About EVT
As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.
About Rydges Hotels and Resorts
Proudly Australian & New Zealand owned, Rydges Hotels & Resorts provides a diverse range of elevated city, suburban, and resort-style hotels. From classic charm to sophisticated style, our properties have every detail considered to deliver a refreshingly local experience with exceptional comforts catering to all guests. Join our team of local heroes dedicated to enhancing every guest's stay. Rydges South Bank is a highly-regarded 4.5 star, award-winning hotel with 304 rooms and suites, multiple F&B outlets, and conferencing facilities, located on Grey Street in South Bank near the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
About the Role
Reporting to the Conference and Events Sales Manager, this is a full-time role for an industry professional seeking their next challenge. If you want a role that differs every day, enjoys meeting new people, and loves delivering memorable experiences, this is the right role for you. You will work with a variety of domestic and international markets, handling all types of business and social event enquiries, and you will manage and deliver event sales, liaison and administrative duties to ensure successful outcomes for the client and to maximise revenue.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond and manage event sales enquiries
* Quoting and contracting events
* Developing and maintaining client relationships
* Effectively communicating event details across associated hotel divisions
* Manage and yield events to achieve budgeted targets
* Conduct site inspections as required
Skills & Experience
* Excellent verbal and written communication, high level computer literacy, sharp and professional presentation, and strong attention to detail
* Love for hospitality and events
* Qualifications in Marketing, Event Management or Sales desired but not essential
* Previous experience in similar role involving Events and/or Sales enquiries and coordination
* Proficient Microsoft Office user; knowledge of IVvy Events Management or Opera Cloud or similar hotel CRM software desired but not essential
* Demonstrated experience converting sales enquiries into bookings
* Proactive approach to sales and problem solving logistics
* Enjoy building and maintaining positive relationships, ensuring repeat business
* Time management with ability to meet deadlines
* Key account and project management
Benefits & Perks
* Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job
* 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more
* $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more
* Winter and summer savings at Thredbo
* Rapid career growth opportunities through the EVT network
* Local community involvement and charitable giving
* Australia and NZ's largest and most diverse experiences company
How to apply
When you click apply you will be directed through to our Job Ad listed on Dayforce, the platform used to track all applicants for EVT roles. You will be asked to enter your information and answer screening questions when applying.
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