AddressThe Branksome Hotel & Residences (TBHR), situated within walking distance of Mascot Station and the Domestic airport, provides luxury serviced apartments for short or long stay guests. At the TBHR we pride ourselves on professionalism and high levels of service. This is reflected in our above 4 ½ stars rating in Tripadvisor and Google review.
CNBC has ranked the Best Hotels for Business Travelers 2022 and has awarded The Branksome Hotel & Residences with the Best Hotel overall for Business Travelers in whole of Australia. This rating was conducted through the market and consumer data firm Statista.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our friendly team as Events Manager.
This is a full-time position based in Mascot, NSW.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Responsible for all event preparations; liaise and effectively work with operations team to ensure accurate delivery
- Handle and lead all corporate events from start to finish
- Prepare proposals for conference, catering, corporate, socials, etc. including residential
conference - Complete and oversee all floor plans for all events to ensure they run successfully
- Financial accountabilities of events
- Effective time management; ensure all critical deadlines are met
- Develop and implement sales plans and events in line with the overall business strategy to
drive revenue, occupancy and room rates. - Convert enquiries into confirmed business opportunity to maximise revenue while providing
exceptional customer experience - Fully understand the business strategy and positioning of the Branksome Hotel brand and to effectively articulate this positioning in the marketplace.
- Maintain up to date product knowledge of key competitors, general industry trends, and other market intelligence and insight.
- Client familiarisation trips, site inspections etc. as needed.
- Establish and maintain client databases
We are looking for someone with:
- Proven track record in conference, event management or event planning, within the hospitality or events industry
- The ability to adapt to the business' development and change.
- Ability to operate under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- The desire to succeed.
- Outstanding communication abilities.
- Have a positive attitude and collaborate well with various departments to help establish a consistent and productive working environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Detail-oriented and time-management abilities.
- Strong client-relationship and business-retention capabilities.
- Must be available to work on weekends if required, including flexibility to working days/hours based on business needs.
Terms and conditions will be discussed with the successful candidate. Remuneration on offer is $75,000 - $80,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
If you are up for this great challenge and keen to advance your career and skills with one of Sydney’s luxury hotels, then please click on ‘Apply’ now. Applications close 18 July 2024.
