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Frasers Hospitality has a portfolio of unique, stylish and strategically located properties throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East and India. Our current Australian portfolio includes Fraser Suites Sydney, Fraser Suites Perth, and Capri by Fraser in Brisbane.
Fraser Suites Sydney is seeking the expertise of a passionate, motivated, sales focused and highly experienced Conference and Events Sales Coordinator to join our team.
The Opportunity
This is an exceptional opportunity for the successful candidate to play a pivotal role in continuing to develop Fraser Suite Sydney's Conferencing & Events brand, through overall ownership of this area – from initial sales and contracting through to ensuring the team deliver operationally.
Primary responsibilities include but does not limit to the following:
- Be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all conference groups from start to finish
- Assist with preparation of quotes, issuing of contracts, communications, database input
- Ensure all accounts are true and correct before distribution
- Ensure payment terms are communicated and understood by all clients
- Ensure advance deposits are received and posted accordingly
- Maintain effective reservation system for events
- Liaise with Reservations Manager for all reservation configurations
- Effectively co-ordinate and distribute all interdepartmental paperwork necessary for the successful implementation of groups
- Liaise with Caterer / Chef on all menus and attend any relevant meetings
- Issue function confirmation sheets for each group, and circulate to all departments
- Where possible meet and greet conference and events organizers upon their arrival to the Hotel.
- Co-ordinate setup and pack down of conference venues
- Provide accurate and professional quotations, follow-ups and Event Orders as required
- Maintaining regular contacts with clients / PCOs to follow up on progress of event
- Ensure hotel standards and policies are followed and respected
About You
The successful candidate will be required to possess the following attributes:
- At least 12 months Hotel operational experience or proven experience within a conference or banquet sales environment
- Ability to use initiative and judgment and to adopt a flexible approach to work
- Ability to complete tasks in a timely and thorough manner and follow directions as required
- Well-developed organisational skills complimented with a high level of attention to detail
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Competent Word, Excel, PowerPoint and software packages
- Ability to build rapport with team, guests and visitors - as this will be a hands-on operational role
- Engaging, personable and friendly
- A genuine desire for a career within the Conference Coordination
What next
If you've made it this far and feel this could be for you then please don't hesitate - APPLY NOW - we'd love to hear from you!
Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and we will not be considering sponsorship opportunities for this particular role.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
