Hospitality sales experience required, preferably within Hotels. Lead a Conference & Events department. Ideal for a Sales Executive looking to step up

About the opportunity

A property rich in character and history has a rare opening for an Event Sales Manager to lead a small department.

Our client has the ability to action change at the needs of the business and customers, without having to go through a long process to see progress.

Reporting to the General Manager, this role will focus on managing a small sales team, maintaining an existing database of clients, and driving outbound sales to develop Conference and Events segment of the business.

This role will require a proven sales professional who possesses hunter like qualities when it comes to business development - you will have a knack for maximizing revenue streams for the conference and event spaces, and with this you will have the flexibility to design and tailor packages for clients that meet budget goals and targets.

Managing the inbound end to end process, you will be on top of general enquiries, arranging client visits, negotiating packages, contracting, handover of event planning to the operations team, and follow up form the event execution with operations team and client.

We want to connect with applicants that have positive energy levels, present as solutions focused, and have excellent communication skills that will win over relationships.


What we are looking for:  

• Previous hospitality sales experience is essential, preferably in Hotels
• Ideally 2+ years experience as a Sales Executive or similar
• A professional who has standout customer service and account management skills
• Solutions focused leader on a technical and emotional level
• Someone who enjoys finding ways to develop and maximise new business opportunities
• Ability to maintain and nurture existing key accounts and identify opportunities for incremental growth within these accounts
• Upbeat personality, well presented, and well mannered professional who understands how to connect with people on all levels - from entry level employees to dealing with CEO clients

What's in it for you?

• Mostly a Monday to Friday roster
• CBD location -  walking distance to public transport within minutes from the Hotel
• Company perks & incentives
• Be part of a hotel that has recently gone under a multi million dollar investment
• Be part of a leadership team that will allow you to play with the grey
• Modern management - inclusive culture and all about the common goal

HOW TO APPLY
 
Attached CV and click 'apply'

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