About the business:
We are currently seeking a Sales & Events Executive. The Sales & Events Executive will be responsible for the growth and development of new business as well as maintaining relationships with existing clients to ensure full management and coordination of high-quality memorable events at Coral Sea Resort.
Our oceanfront venue is the most iconic hotel within Airlie Beach. We are conveniently located along the scenic Bicentennial walkway, and are a popular location for Events of all occasions. We are proud to show guests and visitors our wonderful facilities.
Externally we have an attractive and appealing resort to stay, play and explore. Internally we are building a brilliant team; overall creating a stunning, supportive, and sensational place to work with amazing employee benefits and incentives on offer.
About the role:
Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage & Sales & Marketing Manager, you will be invested in the growth of our iconic Hotel and be continually ambitious about achieving success. You will work together with internal Departments to ensure the team understand the requirements of our clients to deliver successful events and functions.
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of Coral Sea Resort core business lines, prospective clients and industry trends to assist with the sales process.
- Actively grow awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community.
- Conduct outbound sales and prospecting calls to support current business development initiatives.
- Identify strategic new business opportunities including partnerships, products and markets.
- Assist the Sales & Marketing Manager & Director of Food & Beverage in preparation of the marketing, advertising, sales plans, programs and annual budget; manages within approved plans and budgets.
- Direct and manage all group, transient, and banquet sales activities to maximize revenue for the hotel.
- Actively assist with the coordination and smooth running of hotel hosted events, tradeshows, workshops and famil trips.
- Delegate role appropriate tasks to the Marketing and Events Coordinator, and provide mentoring, leadership and advice to ensure set up to be successful for the department.
Required Experience:
- Previous experience in functions and event space is essential.
- Confident, articulate, and well-spoken when interacting with guests and fellow employees.
- Strong leadership qualities to facilitate effective communication, team building, motivation, problem-solving and delegation techniques.
- Able to work with minimal supervision and have a solution focused approach.
Education:
- Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Business or related preferred, but not essential
- Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
- Open C Class Drivers Licence
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Should this position sound like the opportunity for you, please do not hesitate to hit the Apply Now button to be considered.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Important
Please note, to be considered for this position you must be able to work in Australia and be residing in Australia at the time of application.
Only successful applicants shortlisted for the position will be contacted.
