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:
As Sales Manager for Groups & Events, you’ll play a pivotal role in securing and growing new business with a strong focus on the group and event market segments. You’ll be a key point of contact for corporate event sales enquiries while also supporting the overall leadership, strategy and commercial performance of the events segment. This is a hands-on sales role suited to someone who thrives on the thrill of the chase, builds strong long-term client relationships, and understands how to convert opportunities into revenue growth across corporate event markets.
About you:
- At least 3 years’ experience in sales management, preferably within a 5-star hotel or similar.
- Exceptional communicator with strong sales, and client management skills.
- Effective in prioritising and organising work assignments, with timely follow-up and flawless execution.
- Systems-savvy, particularly when using CRM software to manage sales pipelines, track client activities, and report on performance.
- Proven track record in proactive hotel or event sales, using expert negotiation skills to confidently turn leads into revenue.
- Highly motivated with sharp commercial acumen, you excel at analysing market trends and monitoring competitors to recommend impactful pricing and promotional strategies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is 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.
