About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Conference & Events (C&E) Sales Manager to join our team at Rydges South Bank, a prestigious 4.5-star property renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences. As the C&E Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales and revenue growth by actively promoting and selling our conference and event spaces. You will play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with clients, ensuring smooth and successful execution of events, and working closely with our operations team to deliver unforgettable experiences.
In this role, you will need to be an excellent communicator, an enthusiastic networker, and a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for sales & events and a love for hospitality, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make your mark in a vibrant and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
Drive sales strategies to maximise event space revenue. Engage clients through networking, research, and sales calls. Build strong client relationships for repeat business. Conduct site visits, presentations, and negotiate contracts. Collaborate with operations for seamless event planning. Prepare clear proposals, contracts, and event orders. Monitor market trends to identify new opportunities. Exceed sales targets and maintain accurate records. Represent the hotel at industry events and networks (including after hours events). Partner with marketing on promotional materials and campaigns. Develop and manage sales budgets and forecasts. Lead and mentor the sales team for growth and success. Collaborate with operations to create and sell new packages. Skills & Experience:
3-5 years in sales, with a focus on events in the hospitality sector; experience in 4-star or luxury hotels is a plus. Proven ability to meet/exceed sales targets; strong negotiation and selling skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present and build client rapport effectively. Strong project management; able to multitask and manage multiple accounts and details. Passionate about delivering top-tier service; excels at understanding client needs. Effective collaborator with internal teams to ensure seamless event execution. Creative and solution-oriented; skilled at resolving client challenges. Proficient in Microsoft Office and sales/event management software (iVvy & Opera knowledge highly desirable). About the Business
Rydges South Bank is part of EVT (Entertain, Ventures & Travel) Group, a proudly Australian-owned company with over 100 years' experience in hospitality, entertainment and leisure in Australia and New Zealand. Our venues stretch from Perth to Sydney to Queenstown with each venue locally inspired, just like our team, our customers and you. We're for making the day better, we include, we nurture talent and promote internally.
Rydges South Bank is a highly-regarded 4.5 star, award-winning hotel boasting 304 rooms and suites, multiple food and beverage outlets, and conferencing facilities. The hotel is located on Grey Street in South Bank neighbouring the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Our core values are Empowerment, Possibilities and Community . These pillars form the foundation of our purpose, which is to make each day better for our customers, our team, the community and... ourselves!
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