Conference & Event Sales Executive

We are seeking a talented, vibrant and dynamic QT Conference & Event Sales Executive, that will bring individuality, creativity and passion into turning the ordinary into extraordinary. 

About QT

Our passion is people. Designers, housekeepers and chefs, DJ’s, engineers, porters, baristas and accountants. We’re for the passionate. The progressive. We include. We nurture talent and promote internally. When you work here, you don’t just come to work, you bring yourself to work. Of course we love great food. Natural service. Beautiful art, elegant design. Cocktails. Music. Luxury.  

QT Hotels & Resorts is part of EVT, one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. EVT encompasses Entertainment businesses that excite every sense, Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities and Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic.

About QT Canberra

Extraordinary? We had a feeling about you. Smack in the middle of capital action, QT Canberra is granting permission to pursue your passions. With rooms and venues full of design-led details, and divine dining at Capitol Bar & Grill, there are countless areas to explore and connections to make.

About the role

As the ideal candidate for this role, you exude the QT Life. You celebrate individuality, thrive on the unexpected and never settle for ordinary. QT will become part of your DNA as you immerse yourself into our culture, while ensuring everything you do and deliver is ‘QT’.

The Conference & Event Sales Executive challenges our expectations and brings new and exciting ideas to create exceptional guest experiences across our amazing spaces.

 Some duties include:

• Qualifying incoming leads, generating proposals and converting business
• Managing your accounts from initial enquiry until hand off to our dedicated event coordinators
• Finding opportunities to upsell and grow revenue ahead of the market
• Working with the team to use our space in creative ways and maximise our asset
• Collaborating with your colleagues and sharing your ideas on how to generate and convert new business
• Attending industry functions and familiarisations as required
• Meeting revenue targets 

Benefits & perks 

At EVT, we want our people to experience our businesses and be brand and experience advocates. So, we make sure access to amazing ‘Elevate Perks’ are available to all staff from day dot.  

• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, Lylo and more.  
• $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more. 
• Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.  
• Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.   
• Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.   
• Strategic focus on sustainable design, sustainable practices & procurement and transparency and reporting. 
• Paid Parental Leave. 
• Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.  

Skills & experience  

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• The ability to work under pressure in one of Canberra's busiest venues
• Passion for excellence
• Excellent presentation and exceptional communication skills
• Team player
• Previous experience using Ivvy preferred but not essential

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