Conference & Events Manager — Lead Large-Scale Events

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dry cleaning for business attire

Complimentary duty meals

F&B discount program

Job summary

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport is seeking a proactive Conference and Events Manager to lead our Conference & Events team at the Mascot hotel near Sydney Domestic Airport. This hands-on role focuses on converting inquiries into bookings, managing complex events, and driving revenue growth across diverse function spaces.

The successful candidate will have 2–3 years in events/hospitality, strong leadership and organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure, including weekend events.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Events, Hospitality or related field (desirable).
• Minimum 2-3 years experience managing functions and events within events or hospitality industry.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing large, scarce, complex events.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Strong leadership skills and visionary change agent with ability to create and champion new business.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• High standards of personal presentation and grooming.
• Sound knowledge of the Hospitality Industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage Conference & Events activity and service levels within the team to ensure the successful coordination of events, including inquiries, proposals, contracts, invoicing, payments and reporting.
• Proactively manage and convert inbound enquiries into confirmed events.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships to generate repeat business.
• Coordinate and conduct site inspections when required.
• Conduct sales and feedback correspondence with past clients.
• Conduct research to identify new markets, customer needs and industry trends.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless event execution and service delivery.
• Proactively follow up quotes and enquiries to develop business.
• Assist the team to achieve sales targets by converting inquiries into bookings and managing costs.
• Collaborate with Marketing on social events planning and execution.
• Attend trade functions and promotions for networking opportunities.
• Monitor competitive marketplace and implement strategies to stay ahead.
• Provide regular reports on revenues against budget and forecast.
• Close accounts in a timely manner.
• Lead, coach, and support a small team to drive performance and engagement.
• Must be available to work weekends when events are scheduled.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Sales & negotiation

Education

Event/Hospitality qualification (desirable)

Tools

Delphi Sales Force

Opera PMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport is seeking a proactive Conference and Events Manager to lead our Conference & Events team at the Mascot hotel near Sydney Domestic Airport. This hands-on role focuses on converting inquiries into bookings, managing complex events, and driving revenue growth across diverse function spaces.

The successful candidate will have 2–3 years in events/hospitality, strong leadership and organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure, including weekend events.