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Conference Sales Executive - Brisbane Airport Conference Centre

Start: ASAP Where: Brisbane Airport, QLD Type: Full time Pay: $60,000-$65,000


JOB DESCRIPTION

The Group is currently seeking a motivated Conference Sales Executive to join our Sales and Marketing team. This is your chance to join BAHG!

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, Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, Executive Lounge and 12 meeting spaces collectively totaling 1800m2. 

The Brisbane Airport Conference Centre boasts 13 conference and meeting rooms, including a 300 seat pillar-less ballroom, boardrooms, business centre, cloakroom and generous breakout terraces. This Centre is capable of hosting up to 600 delegates at any one time. 

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.

RECOMMENDED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Event Coordinator
Front Office
Event Manager
Front of Desk Manager
Marketing Manager
Venue Manager
Account Manager
Business Development
Marketing Coordinator
Front of Desk Supervisor

Please note: You should have a minimum up to 1 year previous experience in the above or similar roles.


REQUIREMENTS

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.


Interview required

Induction/onboarding required prior to starting role