This is a highly rewarding and exciting role, offering great career potential and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of industry professionals and amazing well-established global brands.
The Brisbane Airport Hotels Group encompasses the Pullman, Novotel and ibis Brisbane Airport Hotels, as well as the Brisbane Airport Conference Centre. With 532 guest rooms, 3 restaurants, a Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, an Executive Lounge.
Novotel Brisbane Airport is a 4.5-star hotel offering a range of meeting & events spaces conveniently located near Brisbane Airport. Six dedicated event spaces with a capacity for up to 120 delegates, including a purpose-built executive boardroom.
The Group is currently seeking a motivated Conference Sales Executive to join our amazing Sales and Marketing team. The ideal candidate will be from a sales or conferencing background.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Responsible for all conference and event enquiries.
* Prepare and issue contracts.
* Liaise among departments with Banquet Event Orders and weekly meetings.
* Following up on contracts issued and converting business.
* Ensure that contractual details are followed up. EG. Deposits, invoicing, etc.
* Conduct site inspections for potential clients when necessary.
* Prepare end of month reporting and weekly forecasts.
* Represent the hotel at hotel, trade and Industry events when required.
* Identify new sources of residential conferences and special events.
* Checking customer satisfaction and resolving any outstanding issues to ensure future business.
* Personally meet and greet all VIP conference clients and function facilitators on arrival.
To be successful in this role, you must have;
* High standard of personal presentation and grooming.
* Exceptional attention to detail.
* Previous experience in a 4-star or higher hotel environment with exposure to sales and conferencing.
* Proven time management and organisation skills.
* Effective written and oral communications skills essential.
* Working knowledge of the Opera Cloud property Management systems, Microsoft Office suite and computer skills essential.
The benefits for you
* Fun & flexible work environment
* We love to celebrate - through reward & recognition program, benefits, regular team events & fun days.
* Sense of belonging through diversity & inclusion
* Accor Worldwide discounts.
* Learning & development for your career progression
* Refer a friend bonus
* Subsidized onsite parking & discounted Air Train weekly pass.
We thank all interested parties in advance for their application, however only successful applicants will be contacted.