AddressCompany Description
Accor Hotels is the world's largest and fastest-growing hotel group with a network of more than 5000 properties in over 100 countries. Centrally located in the heart of Darling Harbour, Novotel & ibis Sydney Darling Harbour includes not 1 but 2 of Sydney's most popular Hotels. We offer exceptional opportunities for career development & the opportunity to Work Your Way, across much-loved brands ranging from well-known five-star luxury hotels to budget lodgings all around the world. With the ability to #WorkYourWay, Accor offers Same Day Hire and exciting new Benefits!
We are seeking an experienced sales leader for a 12-month parental leave cover to drive our revenue and build strong relationships.
Reporting to the Director of Sales and Marketing, this is a pivotal role in the team, where a self-driven proactive approach is paramount.
You will:
- Drive sales to ensure revenue and conversion targets are achieved for C&E business including Residentials.
- Liaise with the entire operations team to ensure high quality, impeccable service and experience is provided.
- Provide quotations for conference and events proposal covering venue, function, menu and accommodation costs ensuring revenue is maximized.
- Lead the reactive sales team including the overall coordination of events and conferences.
- Host high value client site visits and develop future business pipeline from repeat clients.
- You will be motivated, organized and outgoing by nature with the drive to continually learn and progress your career.
- Strong attention to detail and drive to succeed.
- Extensive experience in hotel Conference sales with a strong commercial acumen.
Qualifications
You will bring:
- Previous sales experience including outbound calling and meeting established KPIs.
- Knowledge of OPERA, Delphi systems (desirable).
- Strong administration and coordination skills, especially time management.
- Hotel experience in Conference & Events or Sales & Marketing highly regarded.
- The ability to find the "yes" in every situation, excellent attention to detail and great customer service skills.
- Excellent communication skills and professional telephone manner.
A friendly, outgoing personality and a high standard of personal presentation.
Additional Information
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
- We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.
Benefits Your Way:
- Competitive salary and quarterly bonus scheme (up to 30%).
- Collaborate with a team of energetic guest obsessed professionals sharing vision, ambition and drive.
- Access a well-defined career progression pathway within our organization.
- Great benefits - Accor worldwide accommodation, food & beverage discounts and partnership discounts from your first day.
