Sales and Events Coordinator

Canberra Southern Cross Club; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Employee benefits

Collaborative team

Diverse client events

Job summary

Canberra Southern Cross Club in Canberra is seeking a Sales & Events Coordinator to support planning, coordination and delivery of events across our venues. You'll work with clients to understand their needs, prepare proposals, coordinate bookings and liaise with our venue, food and beverage and operational teams.

This hands-on role is based in Woden, ACT, offering a permanent, full-time position with opportunities to drive event revenue and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in events, functions, hospitality, venue coordination, or a similar customer-focused role.
• Proven ability to coordinate events from initial enquiry and booking through to delivery.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple bookings.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients and internal teams.
• Comfortable preparing event proposals, quotes and function details for clients.
• Strong sales and commercial focus with ability to convert enquiries to revenue.
• Confident coordinating with venue teams, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with event management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of events, including weddings, corporate functions, and private parties.
• Coordinate with clients to understand needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Manage event logistics including venue setup, catering and audiovisual requirements.
• Support Sales & Events team in generating leads and following up on clients.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and event details in the database.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure seamless event delivery and client satisfaction.
• Assist in marketing efforts to promote upcoming events and services.

Skills

Event coordination

Sales mindset

Client communication

Planning and logistics

Proposals & quotes

Vendor coordination

Education

High school diploma

Hospitality/Event management degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Booking systems

Job description

Canberra Southern Cross Club | Full-Time Position

Join a leading Canberra hospitality Club, delivering experiences across our 5 venues and multiple event spaces.

We're currently seeking a Sales & Events Coordinatorto join our Sales & Events team. This is a hands-on role supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of events across our venues. You'll work closely with clients to understand their needs, prepare proposals and event details, coordinate bookings and liaise with our venue, food and beverage and operational teams to make sure every detail is covered.

You're organised, confident communicating with clients, enjoy working in a fast-paced hospitality environment and love seeing an event come together, we'd love to hear from you.

This permanent, full-time role based in Woden, Australian Capital Territory, is ideal for an any candidate looking to further their career in event management and sales. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating events and driving sales initiatives, ensuring exceptional service and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and execution of events, including weddings, corporate functions, and private parties.
• Coordinate with clients to understand their needs and preferences, providing tailored solutions.
• Manage event logistics, including venue setup, catering arrangements, and audiovisual requirements.
• Supportthe Sales & Eventsteam in generating leads and following up on potential clients.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and event details in the database.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless event delivery and client satisfaction.
• Assist in marketing efforts to promote upcoming events and services.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience inevents, functions, hospitality, venue coordination, or a similar customer-focused role.
• Proven ability tocoordinate events from initial enquiry and booking through to delivery.
• Highly organised, with the ability tomanage competing priorities and multiple bookingswithout losing sight of the details.
• Excellentcommunication and relationship-building skills, with confidence working directly with clients and internal teams.
• Comfortable preparingevent proposals, quotes, function details and other client documentation.
• A strong sales and commercial focus, with an understanding of how to convert enquiries and identify opportunities to grow event revenue.
• Confident coordinating with venue teams, suppliers and other stakeholdersto ensure events are well planned and delivered.
• Strong computer skills, includingMicrosoft Office, with experience using booking or event management systems highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

• Permanent opportunity, attractive salary package and employee benefits.
• Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of corporate and private events.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• A complimentary staff meal and drink on your rostered working days.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent; a degree in hospitality, event management, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in a customer service or sales role is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with event management software is a plus.