Conference, Sales & Events Manager

Everi Pty; Port Douglas; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaks Port Douglas Resort seeks an experienced Conference, Sales & Events Manager to join their team on a full-time basis. You will lead the planning and execution of conferences, weddings, and corporate events, ensuring client satisfaction and profitability.

The role requires strong networking, proposal development, contract negotiation, and hands-on delivery with internal teams and external vendors. Based in Port Douglas, this position offers a dynamic environment aligned with the resort\'s

Qualifications

• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, tourism partners, event planners and stakeholders.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts and ensure profitability targets.
• Drive enquiry conversion and promotional strategies to maximise revenue.

Responsibilities

• Source and secure new conference, events, corporate and group business through networking.
• Develop relationships with local businesses, tourism partners, event planners and stakeholders.
• Drive enquiry conversion with a sales-focused approach.
• Identify opportunities to grow conference, wedding, and social event revenue.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts and ensure events are costed for profitability.
• Monitor event profitability, manage costs and budgets to meet and exceed targets.
• Liaise with internal departments and external vendors to deliver high-quality events.
• Actively promote conferencing, events, and food & beverage offerings in line with marketing plans.
• Resolve issues before, during, and after events to ensure client satisfaction.

Job description

Job Description

• 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

About the Employer

Oaks Port Douglas Resort are looking for an experienced Conference, Sales & Events Manager to join their team on a full-time basis.