Hotel Brand: voco
Location: Australia, New South Wales, Pokolbin
voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley is a premium boutique hotel, set on an intimate 70-acre estate, ideally situated at the gateway to the finest vineyards of the Hunter Valley.
Our Hotel is seeking a dynamic Meetings and Event Planner to join our enthusiastic and friendly team.
A little taste of your day-to-day: This role will be capable of juggling bookings, building strong client relationships, and pulling together truly unforgettable events, meetings, and conferences.
Every day is different at IHG, but you'll mostly be:
Identifying proactive sale opportunities for both leisure and corporate eventsLiaising with clients to build accurate events bookingsDelivering exceptional service standards in-person, on email, or over the phoneEstablishing client requirements to effectively facilitate their needsResponding to meeting & events enquiries and upselling to maximise sales, occupancy, and revenueAccurately logging all enquiries in the sales system – compiling accurate function sheets and regular reports for the Operations TeamWhat we need from you: Previous groups, meeting, and events experience in a hotel or sales rolePassion for providing excellent client experiences and client engagementConfidence in proactively preventing problems and ability to handle service recovery following any complaintsLove of working in a fast-paced and motivated team with a desire to take the next step in your careerExceptional attention to detail and administrative skillsAble to time manage effectively and manage competing demandsWillingness to work as part of a wider hotel teamWhat you can expect from us: We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. Some of our benefits include:
Paid Birthday Leave - hip hip hooray!Duty Meal provided on shiftPaid parental leave schemeFree onsite parkingGenerous colleague discounts across IHG Hotels in Australia and worldwide for accommodation, food, and beverageA massive perks discount platform for all your favourite brands and retailersMost importantly, your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development programsOur mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us and you'll become part of our ever-growing global family.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
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