Conference & Events Sales Exec - Rydges World Square

EVT Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining & stays 50% off

Movie tickets discounts

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Career growth across EVT network

Paid parental leave

Job summary

EVT Limited, part of Rydges World Square in Sydney, seeks a proactive Sales Exec to support the C&E manager in driving department success. You will focus on productivity, profitability, and revenue growth through training, client liaison, and converting inquiries into bookings.

You will conduct site inspections, present tailored solutions, and collaborate with Reservations, Events, and Operations to deliver a seamless client experience while growing the C&E revenue stream.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in Hotels or Event companies.
• Experience coordinating end-to-end conference and event sales with focus on yield management and revenue growth.
• Ability to design and deliver training programs, track development, and maintain training resources.
• Proven success building industry relationships and promoting loyalty programs to boost engagement and retention.
• Collaboration across teams, reporting, and strategic planning to support event execution and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Achieve individual and team Conference & Events sales targets by converting enquiries into confirmed business.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing clients to drive repeat business and maximise revenue.
• Respond to enquiries promptly and confidently, following up opportunities to maximise conversion.
• Conduct site inspections and present tailored event solutions to secure bookings.
• Upsell accommodation, catering, AV and other services to increase revenue.
• Maintain accurate client records, bookings and sales activity in iVvy.
• Work closely with Reservations, Events and Operations to ensure a seamless client experience.
• Monitor lost business, market trends and competitor activity to improve sales performance.
• Prepare sales reports and maintain an organised pipeline of enquiries.
• Provide exceptional customer service while supporting the overall success of the Conference & Events team.

Skills

Conference sales

Relationship building

Training program design

Cross-functional collaboration

Event coordination

Job description

About EVT:

Rydges World Square is part of EVT, one of Australasia's market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It's why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.

Proudly owned and operated in Australia and New Zealand, Rydges offers refreshingly local stays in city, regional and resort-style hotels. We’re not just in the neighbourhood, we’re part of it. Every hotel is designed for ease, connection and quality. From check-in to check-out, our local heroes bring a can-do attitude and “too easy” service. Whether it’s for work or a well-earned break, our place feels like home with the charm of somewhere new. Join us to help make every moment memorable.

EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150award winningrestaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges,Atura,LyLo, Independent CollectionandAustralia’s most lovedyear roundalpine resort,Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Onceyou’rein,there’sno limits on where your career could take you.

Key Responsibilities

As a full-time Sales Exec, you’ll support the C&E manager in driving the success of the department and achieving results. This role focuses driving productivity and profitability, reviewing and assessing the training of C&E staff and growing revenue streams.

• Achieve individual and team Conference & Events sales targets by converting enquiries into confirmed business.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing clients to drive repeat business and maximise revenue.
• Respond to enquiries promptly and confidently, following up opportunities to maximise conversion.
• Conduct site inspections and present tailored event solutions to secure bookings.
• Upsell accommodation, catering, AV and other services to increase revenue.
• Maintain accurate client records, bookings and sales activity in iVvy.
• Work closely with Reservations, Events and Operations to ensure a seamless client experience.
• Monitor lost business, market trends and competitor activity to improve sales performance.
• Prepare sales reports and maintain an organised pipeline of enquiries.
• Provide exceptional customer service while supporting the overall success of the Conference & Events team.

What You’ll Bring

• 1-2 years of previous experience in similar role ideally coming from the Hotels or Event companies.
• Experience in coordinating and managing end-to-end conference and event sales, with a strong focus on yield management and revenue growth.
• Skilled in designing and delivering training programs, tracking development progress, and maintaining up-to-date training resources.
• Demonstrated success in building strong industry relationships and promoting loyalty programs to enhance client engagement and retention.
• Adept at cross-functional collaboration, reporting, and strategic planning to support smooth event execution and drive departmental profitability.

• Collaborative team player skilled in working with back-of-house teams, providing onsite event coordination, and supporting colleagues across departments.

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos - no one’s too big for the small things.
• Hands-on and non-hierarchical - leads from the front.
• Resilient and solutions-focused - stays calm, moves fast.
• Growth mindset - learns, shares, and levels up others.

Perks from Day One

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.

• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels - QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds