Events and Marketing Co-ordinator

The Rees; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, permanent role

On-site parking

Duty meals and free barista coffees on

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

The Rees Hotel Queenstown seeks an Events and Marketing Co-ordinator to drive conference, incentive and event sales while delivering seamless on-site experiences. You will lead from enquiry through to billing, coordinating with F&B, Kitchen and Front Office teams.

You will also manage social media, EDM campaigns and marketing collateral, bringing our brand to life across channels and driving guest experiences that align with True South Dining Room.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in selling and delivering events.
• Food and beverage service experience essential.
• Familiar with hotel PMS systems.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Canva, Hootsuite and Mailchimp.
• Confident hosting and relationship-building with strong written communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive conference, incentive and event sales from quotes to hosting site inspections and billing.
• Coordinate and oversee events from start to finish with hotel teams.
• Manage hotel social media, EDM campaigns and marketing collateral.
• Represent the hotel as a brand ambassador at trade shows and with industry partners.

Skills

Sales & events

Client relationships

Social media marketing

Written communication

Organization

Hosting events

Education

WSET qualification

Manager's Licence

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Canva

Hootsuite

Mailchimp

Job description

If you love bringing people together, have a flair for creating memorable events and a creative eye for marketing, we'd love to hear from you!

Join our award-winning 5-star hotel in the role of Events and Marketing Co-ordinator and help shape how we welcome conferences, celebrations and special occasions to The Rees and True South Dining Room.

This is a varied, hands-on role that blends sales, event delivery and marketing. You'll curate bespoke events from first enquiry to final farewell, working closely with our Food and Beverage, Kitchen and Front Office teams to make sure every detail is just right.

You'll also bring our brand to life across social media, EDMs and marketing collateral, using your creativity to drive conference and incentive business while ensuring every guest enjoys an exceptional experience.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll be both team and client-focused, with a genuine enthusiasm for hospitality.

This is a permanent role and we are recruiting for one position.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive conference, incentive and event sales, from quotes, proposals and contracts through to hosting site inspections and building strong client relationships.
• Co-ordinate and oversee events from start to finish, briefing hotel teams, hosting groups on the day and following up with debriefs and billing.
• Manage all hotel social media, EDM campaigns and marketing collateral.
• Represent the hotel as a brand ambassador at trade shows and with key industry partners.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in both selling and delivering events, ideally in a hotel or hospitality setting.
• Food and beverage service experience essential.
• Familiar with hotel PMS systems.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Canva, Hootsuite and Mailchimp.
• Confident hosting and relationship-building skills, with a natural flair for sales.
• A creative eye and strong written communication skills for social media, EDM and promotional content.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple events and deadlines calmly.
• Current Manager's Licence (Liquor Controller Qualification) or be in a position to obtain one.
• WSET qualification would be a distinct advantage.
• Full driver licence - P Licence would be an advantage.

Why Join us?

• Full-time, permanent role
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Sustainability is at the forefront of how we work, with a strong environmental and social sustainability programme
• Free parking on-site
• Duty meals and free barista coffees on shift
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Other benefits and rewards apply

Applications from NZ residents and citizens strongly encouraged.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you.

Visit our website: The Rees Hotel Queenstown | Lakefront Luxury Accommodation