Conference and Events Sales Executive

Shangri-La Hotels; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Worldwide discounts

Job summary

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns invites an experienced Conference & Events Executive to join our luxury hotel team. You will support the Conference & Events Manager by sourcing new business, organizing site inspections, negotiating contracts and preparing quotes for potential clients.

You will manage Banquet Orders, liaise with hotel departments to ensure client requirements, and help develop local industry networks.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to build client relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the capacity to handle multiple events.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite; Delphi experience is advantageous.
• Passion for event management and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Ownership with sourcing new business, including local corporate meetings, social events, parties, etc.
• Organising and leading site inspections
• Contract negotiation & preparation of professional quotations for potential business
• Preparation of Banquet Event Orders for external and internal events
• Networking and business development with local industries
• Liaison with all relevant departments in the hotel to ensure awareness of client requirements and successful events.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

MS Office proficiency

Delphi experience

Event management passion

Tools

Delphi

Job description

Conference & Events Executive

The Hotel

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns is a luxury five-star hotel located beside Marlin Marina and Trinity Inlet in the heart of Cairns. With 255 guest rooms, 18 function venues and extensive food and beverage facilities, the hotel is part of a leading international company with more than 100 hotels and resorts worldwide.

The Role

Supporting our Conference & Events Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Ownership with sourcing new business, including local corporate meetings, social events, parties, etc.
• Organising and leading site inspections
• Contract negotiation & preparation of professional quotations for potential business
• Preparation of Banquet Event Orders for external and internal events
• Networking and business development with local industries
• Liaison with all relevant departments in the hotel to ensure awareness of client requirements and successful events.

What we are looking for

You will be the first contact point for prospective new clients. It is therefore essential that you have the following attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to build and develop client relationships
• Strong organisation skills with the capacity to work across several different events at the same time
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) with experience with Delphi a considered advantage
• A genuine passion for event management and a desire to progress your career.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to work at an iconic Cairns luxury hotel
• Career progression and development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative office team environment
• Staff benefits and discounts, locally and worldwide!

This is a full-time position. Only candidates with full working rights for Australia will be considered.