Conference & Events Growth Specialist

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

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.