AddressAbout the Hotel
The Yarra Valley Lodge is part of EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment, a proudly Australian-owned company with over 100 years’ experience in hospitality, entertainment and leisure in Australian & New Zealand. Our hotels stretch from Sydney to Queenstown to Perth and each is locally inspired, just like our team, our customers and you. We’re for making the day better. We include. We nurture talent and promote internally.
About The Role:
Reporting directly to the Director of Sales you will have a background in sales with previous experience in selling event/wedding spaces. You will have the ability to build relationships with clients whilst understanding their needs.
In addition, you will drive M&E revenue and implement up to date selling strategies to maximise lead conversion into sales. This is a hands-on role which requires strong relationship building, selling, organisation and people development skills.
Key responsibilities and tasks consist of, but are not limited to:
- Contribute to the selling strategy of the hotel by maximising all conference and events revenue opportunities.
- Pro-actively follow up quotes and enquiries to convert business.
- Perform warm and cold sales calls and emails.
- Provide daily reports on revenues against budget, and to provide accurate forecasting.
- Build strong relationships with customers.
- Forge open communication with banquet operations and kitchen to provide accurate information for a smooth handover of functions from banquet sales to banquet operations.
The Successful Candidate must have:
- Previous experience in Sales is essential.
- A sound knowledge of the hospitality industry.
- High level proficiency in MS Office suite.
- A warm, friendly, professional manner towards all clients and staff.
- Problem solving skills and innovative thinking.
- Strong time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- The ability to multi-task and work closely with other hotel departments
**This position is Contract Fulltime role with an expected duration of employment from May 2024 until April 2025.
Benefits and Perks
- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
- Up to 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo, Independent Collection 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
