Conference & Events Coordinator

Accor; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALL Heartist Membership

Family & Friends Discounts

Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty – E

Learn Your Way

Build Your Network

Worldwide Opportunities

Job summary

Accor, a world leader in hospitality, is seeking a Conference & Events Coordinator in Melbourne to design and manage unforgettable events from concept to delivery. You will collaborate with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to create event plans, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure a polished, professional service throughout the event lifecycle.

As part of your role, you will proactively address issues, coordinate logistics, and convert inquiries into confirmed bookings, all while

Qualifications

• Experience in event coordination with attention to detail.
• Strong budgeting and vendor negotiation.
• Excellent client service and communication.
• Flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand event goals, create event plans, and keep everything on track with budgets and schedules.
• Collaborate closely with clients throughout the entire event process, from initial planning to post-event follow-up.
• Maintain a polished and professional image as a representative of our company, ensuring a consistently high standard of service.
• Proactively address and resolve any issues that may arise during the event, striving for perfection.
• Coordinate logistics, including equipment, contractors, resources, and personnel involved in and supporting the event.
• Skilfully handle all inquiries related to events and successfully convert them into confirmed bookings.

Job description

We areAccor, a world leader in the hospitality industry represented in 110 countries and over 5,000 hotels globally. Placing people at the heart of what we do with more than 300,000 hospitality experts, nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams, we personalise expert solutions to break new ground and reimagine hospitality to inspire new ways to experience the world.

Purpose

As the Conference & Events Coordinator, your expertise lies in the finer details, and you understand that even the smallest components can have the most profound impact. Your role involves collaborating with clients, suppliers, colleagues, and management to create experiences that leave unforgettable memories.

Primary Responsibilities

Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand event goals, create event plans, and keep everything on track with budgets and schedules.

Collaborate closely with clients throughout the entire event process, from initial planning to post-event follow-up

Maintain a polished and professional image as a representative of our company, ensuring a consistently high standard of service

Proactively address and resolve any issues that may arise during the event, striving for perfection

Coordinate logistics, including equipment, contractors, resources, and personnel involved in and supporting the event

Skilfully handle all inquiries related to events and successfully convert them into confirmed bookings

Skills & Experience

Past experience in a similar role, demonstrated precision in coordination and providing exceptional customer service while exceeding expectations

Creativity is key for designing unique event experiences and finding innovative solutions to challenges that may arise

Proficiency in budgeting, cost estimation, and financial management

Proficient in negotiating with suppliers, vendors, and clients to establish favourable terms that benefit all parties involved

A strategic mindset, adept at orchestrating a wide range of events

You foster a can - do approach with impeccable attention to detail and exceptional time management skills

Flexible availability to accommodate various shifts, including mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required

ALL Heartist Membership -Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!

Family & Friends Discounts-Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you

Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program-Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays

Learn Your Way-Support your career development with access to Accor's industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy

Build Your Network-With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide

Worldwide Opportunities-We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career

At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.