Head of Luxury Events Sales & Planning

Park Hyatt; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Complimentary accommodation

Discounted onsite car parking

Employee assistance program

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Wellbeing leave

Health insurance discount

Résumé du poste

Park Hyatt Melbourne is seeking a Director of Events to lead the strategic direction and daily management of our Events Sales & Planning team, shaping memorable conferences, weddings and corporate gatherings. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing and hotel leadership to drive revenue and guest experiences at the highest Park Hyatt standards.

You will mentor a high-performing team, oversee end-to-end event delivery and partner with operational teams to ensure flawless execution

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in luxury hotels or premium hospitality.
• Proven success leading high-performing teams and achieving commercial targets.
• Strong knowledge of MICE, group and catering sales.
• Outstanding communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Creativity, commercial acumen and a passion for delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Relevant qualifications in Hospitality, Tourism, Business or Event Management are desirable.
• Experience with Opera and event management systems will be highly regarded.

Responsabilités

• Lead, coach and develop the Events Sales & Planning team to deliver exceptional client experiences and commercial results.
• Drive revenue across MICE, catering, group and short-lead business while achieving and exceeding budget targets.
• Oversee the end-to-end sales and planning process for a diverse portfolio of luxury events.
• Partner with Rooms, Food & Beverage and operational teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through site inspections, presentations and ongoing engagement.
• Identify new business opportunities and represent the hotel at industry events and trade shows.
• Manage complex, high-value events with exceptional attention to detail and service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with Hyatt brand standards, policies and operational procedures.

Connaissances

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Team development

Strategic thinking

Client relationships

Formation

Hospitality/Tourism/Business/Event Management degree

Outils

Opera

Description du poste

Park Hyatt Melbourne is seeking a Director of Events to lead the strategic direction and daily management of our Events Sales & Planning team, shaping memorable conferences, weddings and corporate gatherings. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing and hotel leadership to drive revenue and guest experiences at the highest Park Hyatt standards.

You will mentor a high-performing team, oversee end-to-end event delivery and partner with operational teams to ensure flawless execution