Sales & Events Executive TRYP by Wyndham Southport Gold Coast – New Hotel Opening Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey? TRYP by Wyndham is about to make waves as the newest sensation in Southport on the Gold Coast, and we want YOU to be part of our grand opening extravaganza! Picture this: a dazzling new serviced apartment hotel with a tantalizing restaurant and bar, state-of-the-art meeting and function spaces, and the cherry on top – an awe-inspiring infinity rooftop pool!
At TRYP, we're not just opening a hotel; we're crafting an experience. Join us in rolling up your sleeves, diving into the excitement, and building a dream team from scratch!
The Role: We're seeking a driven, proactive individual to help develop innovative sales strategies, building strong client relationships, and ensuring seamless event execution and management. Your passion for hospitality, along with your ability to deliver exceptional guest experiences and coordinate successful events, will play a key role in making our hotel a success.
In this role, you will not only identify potential clients and promote our hotel's meeting spaces and catering services, but also be actively involved in planning and executing events from start to finish. You'll work closely with local businesses and community organisations to drive sales while ensuring every detail of each event is managed efficiently. By analysing market trends and finding growth opportunities, you will contribute to both the financial success and reputation of our venue as a premier event destination.
Key Responsibilities (but not limited to): Identify and engage potential clients, promoting our hotel's event spaces, catering services, and unique offerings.Conduct site visits and presentations to secure bookings and build relationships with local businesses and event planners.Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed team goals, collaborating closely with Sales & Marketing and Front Office teams.Manage event bookings from start to finish, ensuring smooth communication with clients and internal departments.Be the primary point of contact during events, handling client requests and resolving any issues promptly.Review and track financials, ensuring accurate forecasting, invoicing, and compliance with credit policies.Monitor market trends and customer feedback to continuously improve our offerings.Uphold hotel safety, health, and security standards, following proper procedures and ensuring compliance.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Marketing or related field desirable.Knowledge of sales and marketing principles, strategies, and techniques, with a strong understanding of hotel operations and the local market.Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM software, and digital marketing platforms; familiarity with revenue management systems (RMS) is a plus.Flexibility to travel as needed and work evenings and weekends to attend events and meet business demands.Familiarity with Opera Cloud is advantageous.Join Our Team: Embark on an exciting journey with us and be part of a team dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences. If you're a dynamic, results-oriented professional with a passion for sales and marketing and a drive to succeed, we want to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Schedule:
8 hour shiftWork Authorisation:
Australia (Preferred)Work Location: In person
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