Events Coordinator

Catering HQ Group; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Coffee while on shift

Discount on lunch meals at our venues

Discounts from suppliers such as Vitty

Internal and external training

Job summary

Catering HQ in Parramatta is seeking a dynamic events professional to coordinate end-to-end events and drive client satisfaction across venues.

You will build relationships, manage leads, present proposals, and support from sales through delivery, with IVVY Sales and Catering experience preferred and 1–2 years in a similar role.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a similar role including event sales.
• Experience with IVVY Sales and Catering (or similar events program) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a customer database for repeat opportunities.
• Acquire and follow up on leads, including preparing and presenting event proposals.
• Assist with end-to-end event coordination from sales to setup and delivery.
• Update venue event packages as required.
• Generate new business opportunities.

Skills

Event sales

Lead generation

Customer service

Verbal communication

Time management

Job description

Catering HQ is looking for a dynamic and passionate professional with proven experience in end to end event coordination to join our talented and dedicated team at Club Parramatta!

THE BRAND

Catering HQ is a family run company that was established in 1996. We currently have 20 fabulous venues across New South Wales and Queensland. We believe in striving for excellence at all times and pride ourselves on having an experienced and dedicated team who love their work and their work environment. At Catering HQ we are always looking to adapt to evolving market trends for our restaurants, cafés and events. This allows our menus and décor to be fresh, interesting and inviting to our guests. We are known for delivering high quality meals and exceptional customer service.

THE ROLE

Your primary responsibility is the execution of high quality, smooth running events which exceed client expectations whilst developing and maintaining these client relationships and to ensure that all enquiries are responded to in a timely manner and customer expectations are exceeded. This role also has operational requirements and is a hands on role.

• Build and maintain customer database to leverage repeatable sales opportunities
• Acquiring and following up on leads including preparing and presenting event proposals
• Assist with end to end event coordination from sales to set up and delivery of an amazing event
• Updating venue event packages as required
• Generating new business opportunities

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a similar role which includes event sales
• Experience with IVVY Sales and Catering (or similar events program)
• Proven ability to drive sales
• Exceptional customer service ethic and high expectations for quality.
• Engaging personal presence with outstanding verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Passionate approach to sales
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and meet changing deadlines
• Positive and flexible attitude
• Self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision
• The team at Catering HQ work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating a more sociable future - for our customers and for each other.

WHY JOIN US

• Discount on Coffee while on shift
• Discount on lunch meals at our venues
• Discounts from our suppliers such as Vittoria Coffee
• Internal and external training opportunities

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.