Events & Conference Sales Leader

Evt Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays across EVT

Movie ticket discounts

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth

Paid parental leave

Community & volunteering opportunities

Job summary

EVT Australia is seeking a results-driven Conference & Events sales specialist to drive growth across meetings, conferences, banquets, social events and weddings. You will manage enquiries, book appointments, support lead generation and follow-ups while delivering exceptional service to clients.

Working across departments, you will upsell products, maintain accurate data in iVvy, prepare sales reports and nurture long-term relationships.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Conference & Events or Sales role.
• Strong relationship building and business development skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to plan, pitch, and close sales effectively.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate conference and event sales across meetings, conferences, banquets, social events, and weddings.
• Handle enquiries, book appointments, support lead generation, and complete follow ups.
• Conduct proactive and reactive sales activity to meet C&E budgets.
• Deliver hotel site inspections for clients and partners.
• Upsell products and services to maximise revenue.
• Maintain accurate data and bookings in iVvy and manage the conference database.
• Prepare regular sales reports and communicate room block requirements with Reservations.
• Respond to all enquiries within 24 hours and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with internal departments to enhance guest experience and drive repeat business.
• Track lost business reasons and escalated insights to management.
• Support local and national C&E campaigns and assist with additional sales duties as required.

Skills

Sales experience

Job description

EVT Australia is seeking a results-driven Conference & Events sales specialist to drive growth across meetings, conferences, banquets, social events and weddings. You will manage enquiries, book appointments, support lead generation and follow-ups while delivering exceptional service to clients.

Working across departments, you will upsell products, maintain accurate data in iVvy, prepare sales reports and nurture long-term relationships.