Senior Conference & Events Manager

Stamford Hotels & Resorts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free duty meals

F&B discount program

Dry cleaning for business attire

Job summary

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport is seeking a highly motivated Conference and Events Manager to join our Conference & Events team. You will lead the coordination of inquiries, proposals and contracts, while ensuring flawless event execution and exceptional guest service.

The role requires 2–3 years of events experience, strong leadership, stakeholder management and the ability to drive sales and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Events, Hospitality or related field (desirable).
• Minimum 2–3 years experience managing functions and events within events or hospitality industry.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing large, complex events.

Responsibilities

• Manage Conference & Events activity and service levels within the team to coordinate inquiries, proposals and contracts, including invoicing and reporting.
• Proactively convert inbound enquiries into confirmed events and build long-term client relationships.
• Coordinate site inspections, conduct sales and feedback with past clients, and stay ahead of market trends.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing to conceptualise and deliver social events; attend trade functions as directed.
• Lead, coach and support a small team, monitor budgets, and ensure weekend event coverage when required.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Time management

Sales & client relations

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Events, Hospitality or related field

Tools

Delphi Sales Force

Opera PMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport is seeking a highly motivated Conference and Events Manager to join our Conference & Events team. You will lead the coordination of inquiries, proposals and contracts, while ensuring flawless event execution and exceptional guest service.

The role requires 2–3 years of events experience, strong leadership, stakeholder management and the ability to drive sales and client relationships.