Are you an event management professional looking for a new challenge? We have a fantastic opportunity available for an Event Executive to join our team in the heart of Australia.
About the Role
The Event Executive is responsible for delivering exceptional events and ensuring that all clients receive a world-class experience. This includes coordinating event details, communicating with clients, and working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate event details, including menus, beverages, room layouts, audio visual equipment, schedules, themes, décor, entertainment, exhibitions, accommodation, billing details, invoicing, floor plans, delivery of store requisitions as required, final numbers, etc.
* Ensure that event details are clearly communicated to all parties in a professional and timely manner.
* Organise and conduct Convention Centre familiarizations and client appointments.
* Regular liaison between the Convention Centre Manager and Event Executives to ensure consistency in information and follow through with event requirements.
* Assisting and coaching Convention Centre Event Executives skills sets and professional development within events.
* Work collaboratively with Convention Centre Manager, develop ideas for increasing revenue and managing expenditure.
* Aware of in detail the 12 weeks ahead of listed events.
* Along with the team of Event Executives, achieve and exceed sales targets and customer service standards.
* Work closely with managers and liaise daily with key departments leaders.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Hospitality qualification or equivalent and/or formal qualifications that enables you to be successful within this position.
* Minimum 5 years in event coordination, essential.
* Previous banquets operations experience.
* Food & Beverage operational knowledge.
* Experience with Opera software system.
* Understanding of MYOB, Word and Excel.
* Ability to build, maintain and strengthen existing customer and staff relationships.
* Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment, taking the initiative, prioritizing, working collaboratively.
* Motivated to learn new skills and techniques.
* Strong people relations, listening, cultural awareness, and negotiation skills.
* Smart and tidy in appearance, and when appropriate, Lasseters uniform.
* Flexible, reliable, and responsive to a range of work situations.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
We offer:
* Staff benefits.
* Health club membership.
* 25% discount on food and beverages across our operations.
* Meals provided while you are on eligible shifts.
* Uniforms are provided and laundered.
* Professional development, training, and career advancement opportunities.
Other Information
This role requires a NT Driver Licence and Motor Vehicle. Occasional evening/weekend work may be required.