Conference & Events Sales Leader — Revenue Growth

Everi Pty; Port Douglas; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Hotel deals

Global perks

Retail rewards

Experiences

Banking benefits

Generous leave

Wellness support

Job summary

Minor Hotels in Port Douglas is seeking a commercially driven Conference, Sales & Events professional who enjoys leading a team and delivering exceptional customer experiences, while achieving strong sales results.

We look for proven sales and business development capabilities, knowledge of the Far North Queensland market, and experience using iVvy to drive revenue and events profitability. You will manage proposals, budgets and vendor coordination with a focus on quality and growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in sales, business development and revenue generation within the hotel, tourism, events, or hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of the local Port Douglas, Cairns or broader Far North Queensland market would be advantageous
• Experience using iVvy would be highly regarded.
• Proven ability to convert leads into confirmed business and achieve revenue targets.
• Strong local networking, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
• A commercially focused mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and drive business growth. High attention to detail and ability to manage reporting and administrative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and secure new conference, events, corporate and group business through local networking, industry engagement and relationship building.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, tourism partners, event planners, wedding coordinators, and key community stakeholders.
• Drive enquiry conversion through proactive follow-up and a strong sales-focused approach.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow conference, wedding, and social event revenue during need periods.
• Conduct regular sales calls, networking activities, client entertainment, and business development initiatives.
• Identify key need periods and implement promotional strategies to maximise revenue opportunities
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure all events are costed to achieve profitability targets
• Monitor event profitability, including managing costs, preparing P&L reporting, and ensuring budgets are met and exceeded
• Liaise with internal departments and external vendors to deliver high-quality events aligned with brand standards
• Actively promote conferencing, events, and food & beverage offerings in line with the annual strategic marketing plan Act as a problem solver, managing issues before, during, and after events to ensure client satisfaction

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Revenue generation

Relationship-building

Team leadership

Networking

Project management

Organisational skills

Tools

iVvy

Job description

Minor Hotels in Port Douglas is seeking a commercially driven Conference, Sales & Events professional who enjoys leading a team and delivering exceptional customer experiences, while achieving strong sales results.

We look for proven sales and business development capabilities, knowledge of the Far North Queensland market, and experience using iVvy to drive revenue and events profitability. You will manage proposals, budgets and vendor coordination with a focus on quality and growth.