Ace Hotel Sydney is our first-ever spot in Australia, inhabiting an historic building set in the verve of Surry Hills. Inspired by the neighborhood’s vibrant rhythm, Ace Sydney is home to a bustling public Lobby alive nearly nightly with DJs and performers, a rebellious art program and sunken lounge just off the Lobby bar. We’ve also got three distinct restaurants led by award-winning culinary pros. Now all we need is you.
The Gig:
At Ace Sydney, as the Event Sales Manager, you will be the driving force behind sourcing, developing, and overseeing the seamless execution of events and meetings across our hotel. By cultivating strong client relationships, you can ensure we remain their first choice for future events through timely follow-ups, expert negotiation, and tailored proposals that continually elevate the client experience. While monitoring our sales performance and event outcomes, you can proactively identify new business opportunities and industry trends to drive the continued growth and reputation of the hotel. On the operational side, you will translate these concepts into reality by creating detailed event orders, attending weekly event order meetings, and collaborating closely with our culinary, reservations, AV, and event operations teams to guarantee flawless execution.
About you:
- At least three years of experience in an event sales role
- Passionate about creating memorable event experiences
- Superb time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing successful events
- Technologically savvy with Google Workspace and an expert in event management software
- Previously worked in 5 Star Hotels or a premium hospitality environment is highly desirable
Perks:
Joining our team means more than just working at one of Sydney’s iconic award-winning venues. It’s about becoming a key player in a community-driven, creative, and original team…plus you’ll get the chance to work with interesting clients such as music tour groups, creative start-ups, and iconic brands.
And that’s not all, enjoy attractive staff benefits, including:
- Sales Bonus Program
- 50% discount for you and your friends dining with you across all Ace Sydney food & beverage outlets (Kiln, Lobby, Loam, Good Chemistry) & most global Ace Hotel locations.
- Exclusive discounts on Ace accommodations worldwide for you, your family and friends.
- Access to special discounts on Ace retail products.
- We encourage giving back to the community by providing dedicated volunteer leave for employees to support causes they care about.
- Your wellbeing is our priority, with initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance, including access to a superior Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Ample Training and Development opportunities.
- Enjoy the benefit of discounted staff parking, making your commute easier and more affordable.
Plus, there’s the opportunity to work with friends and earn extra rewards:
- Work with Friends Bonus: Recommend a friend to work with us at Ace Sydney and receive a $300 bonus when they hit the 90-day mark.
Ace Hotel acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of this land. As one of the oldest living cultures on earth, we celebrate their age-old connections to Country along with the knowledge, determination, patience and generosity of all First Nations people. Past, present and future, this is Aboriginal land.
