Conferences & Events Sales Manager

Everi Pty; Port Douglas; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Exclusive Hotel Deals

Global Perks: International hotel and

Retail Rewards

Experiences

Banking and Insurance

Generous Leave

Wellness Boost

Job summary

Minor Hotels' Oaks Port Douglas Resort is seeking an experienced Conference, Sales & Events Manager to lead a team and drive revenue through conferences, weddings, and corporate events in Port Douglas, Queensland.

You will build relationships with local businesses and industry partners, manage proposals and contracts, and ensure events align with brand standards while achieving profitability.

This full-time role offers career growth, exclusive hotel deals, and a supportive workplace culture.

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

Job description

Minor Hotels' Oaks Port Douglas Resort is seeking an experienced Conference, Sales & Events Manager to lead a team and drive revenue through conferences, weddings, and corporate events in Port Douglas, Queensland.

You will build relationships with local businesses and industry partners, manage proposals and contracts, and ensure events align with brand standards while achieving profitability.

This full-time role offers career growth, exclusive hotel deals, and a supportive workplace culture.