Our Food & Beverage Manager is seeking an organised and motivated Event & Sales Coordinator to join our Food & Beverage functions team. This role is responsible for coordinating all function and event bookings from enquiry through to post-event follow-up while driving sales growth and delivering exceptional customer service.
You will work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure events run smoothly, meet client expectations, and contribute to the organisation’s revenue growth.
What is involved in the role?
Event Coordination & Administration
- Manage the full lifecycle of function and event bookings, including enquiries, proposals, confirmations, function sheets and post-event follow-up.
- Accurately capture client requirements and coordinate with internal teams for staffing, catering, room set-ups, audiovisual requirements and event timelines.
- Respond promptly to client enquiries and professionally manage any issues or complaints
Sales & Business Development
- Convert qualified enquiries into confirmed events through proactive follow-up and tailored proposals.
- Identify new markets and customer opportunities through research and networking.
- Arrange meetings with prospective clients and promote the organisation’s products and services.
Customer Service & Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
Record Keeping & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of sales, invoices, contracts, event details and client communications.
Teamwork & Culture
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver seamless events.
About you
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Functions & Events administration
- Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Outstanding organisational and time-management with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Intermediate computer skills
Why you should join PARRA Group
- Free tickets to Parramatta Eels home games and discounted Eels merchandise
- Free Onsite parking
- Free Staff meals and soft drink
- Paid Volunteer Day
- A vibrant and healthy staff culture, built on and driven by our SPORT values – Service, Passion, Openness, Respect and Teamwork
- Quarterly and annual rewards between $500 and $5,000
- Fun – we work hard and play hard with regular staff social events
- Access to over 300+ retailer discounts
- Ongoing training & development and the opportunity to complete Certificate III in Hospitality
We’re for you. We’re for community. We’re for the Eels.
For nearly 70 years we’ve supported the Eels, our community, our members and our people. And we’ll support you. Just like our humble beginnings, we’ll give you a fair go and support your career development and growth – qualifications optional. Whether at our Dural, Dundas, or Parra location, you’ll experience our fun, vibrant, flexible and empowering culture. And we’re for benefits. Lots of benefits. Of course, we offer competitive salary packages, but that’s only the beginning. Fancy a free lunch? It’s yours! We think you’ll love it here. In fact, we think this might even be the highlight of your career – a place you won’t want to leave. Come join us for you, for better, for the best.
About us:
Parramatta Leagues Club (PLC) is one of Australia’s most iconic Clubs in the Western Sydney region, strengthened by its sister clubs Vikings Sports Club (Dundas) and Dural Club (Dural). We are passionate about bringing together our community, supporting local causes, and offering welcoming experiences for our members and community by delivering exceptional service.
Our Values
• Service: We are here for the benefit of our Members and our Community.
• Passion: We are ambitious, strive for excellence and love what we do.
• Openness: We demonstrate integrity and commitment through transparency and accountability.
• Respect: We are welcoming, inclusive and respectful.
• Teamwork: We are united, collaborative and succeed together
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and employment in this position is subject to a satisfactory criminal history record check, we thank you for your understanding.
PARRA Group is an equal opportunity employer.
