Function & Events Manager
A CBD based hotel pub group with five venues is looking for a passionate, motivated, well-presented hospitality professional to plan and co-ordinate a range of events, functions, and customer bookings. Clientele includes the corporate sector, private, local & International promoters & govt. departments.
With the support of a team you will oversee and manage the entire event cycle from inquiry, negotiation and conversion, planning and execution, to reporting and identifying opportunities for further growth.
Responsibilities include:
- Generating leads and contacts and drive a high conversion rate
- Handling inquiries, sales and site inspections
- Co-ordination of reserved area bookings, events and promotions
- Produce booking agreements, run sheets, and floor plans for each event
- Managing and building client database
- The ability to develop and nurture new and existing client business relationships
- Work closely with Venue Managers and Senior Management to ensure smooth running of planned events
Skills & Requirements include:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an function and event sales/ management role
- Outgoing personality with a proactive approach, who can develop relationships, build rapport with various market sectors and jump on the phones to chase business
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Multitasker with excellent time management and administrative skills
- The ability to work to deadlines
- High standards of personal presentation
- A preferred background in pubs or venues
- Tertiary qualifications in Hospitality or Event Management an advantage
- Momentus Elite event software knowledge advantageous
This is your opportunity to join a leading Hotel Group, the package will include a competitive salary that matches your experience. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia and be based in Sydney and meet the criteria listed above.
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