Work Your Way to Albert Park! 

We are looking for an exceptional relationship-builder to join our dynamic and passionate sales team, creating unforgettable guest experiences and selling the largest Accor conference centre in the region. Situated opposite Albert Park Lake, our Hotel hosts 378 rooms and 31 flexible conference spaces offering business and leisure travellers a lavish space to meet, rejuvenate and explore the city of Melbourne.  Our Conference and Events Sales team work to convert client enquiries to maximise the use of our conference spaces and hotel facilities as well as maintain strong relationships with our long-term clients.

The benefits:

• Work Your Way to one of Accor’s largest and well known Conference & Events hotels in Australia
• Mentoring and career development within a dedicated team
• Permanent full-time role
• Extensive accommodation and food & beverage benefits (globally)
• Discounted parking onsite and meals provided

What you will be doing:

Joining the commercial heart of our hotel and reporting to the Director of Sales C&E, you will: 

• secure conference and event bookings, from enquiry through to contracting – including accommodation, event space and food & beverage packages
• liaise with Event Planning and Reservations teams to successfully handover confirmed events
• host site inspections for new and existing clients, PCOs and event planners
• develop relationships with key clients and represent the hotel at networking events

Your experience and skills include:

• building strong relationships with our guests and with colleagues
• excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
• desire for continued growth and driven to meet team and individual targets
• knowledge of or previous experience in MICE Sales is preferred
• alternatively, experience in a sales role in a standalone function space or prior experience in a hotel environment 
• DELPHI and OPERA system experience is desirable but not vital

Why choose us? 
At Accor, we are committed to ensuring our people feel welcome and valued by creating an inclusive and supportive environment. We offer a positive work culture, global Accor and partner discounts, career progression, learning & development opportunities and our ‘Work Your Way’ initiative, further creating flexible and rewarding environments. We offer our team discounted parking rates onsite, free chef-prepared meals in our (employee) Cafe and a great team with a can-do attitude!