Meetings & Events Coordinator

Pan Pacific Hotels Group has over 50 Hotels, Resorts and Serviced Suites worldwide. Our guests and our team are at the heart of everything we do. In Australia, Pan Pacific Hotels Group operates 6 Hotels including PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, conveniently located in the Sydney CBD. The Hotel features 341 guest accommodation rooms, 7 meeting spaces, our Barkers Restaurant and ABODE Bistro Bar. PARKROYAL Darling Harbour is the best choice amongst Sydney Darling Harbour Hotels to develop your career.

We are seeking an experienced Meetings & Events Coordinator to join our team.

This is a great opportunity to work within a strong team and develop your career in a supportive and fun environment.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package
• Discounted car parking
• Hotel discounts through our Global Alliance Program - Discovery
• 50% off food and beverages at the Hotel’s restaurant, ABODE Bistro Bar
• Discounted accommodation with Pan Pacific Hotels Group properties, worldwide
• Ongoing learning and development through our learning experience platform 
• Complimentary hot meal whilst on shift
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Program and discounted BUPA Health Cover
• Reward and Recognition Program

The successful candidate will:

• Maximise the conversion of sales inquiries into confirmed bookings and up selling wherever possible
• Maintain and build current relationships and follow up on any quotations in a timely manner
• Ensure efficient and accurate handling of incoming enquiries via all communication streams
• Accurately communicate all the details of any event to the Meeting & Events Manager, the banquet operations team, the kitchen & other relevant departments
• Attend weekly banquet event meetings to communicate the delivery of upcoming events
• Collect deposits and settling accounts within PPHG guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure targeted revenue goals are achieved and/or exceeded by maximizing room and catering revenue through strong relationships with clients
• All administrative duties in relation to Meetings and Events

Ideally you will have:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within the hospitality, services or travel industry
• Experience in organising corporate and social events
• Opera Sales and Catering, or similar system experience desired
• Proven track record in sales within an events environment
• Willingness to drive business goals and work towards increased sales in the department
• Experience managing key customer relationships
• Strong administrative skills with a strong attention to detail
• An outgoing personality and well presented

Everything we do at PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts, that can be seen by our guests and behind the scenes, is from the high-quality service that our people provide. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, enabling you to feel empowered to realise your full potential. We find joy in ensuring that the best in us, brings out the best in you.

If you share our values, are passionate about driving a strong culture of success, and are seeking to develop your career within a rapidly growing international Hotel brand, then APPLY NOW. If you would like to find out more about what Pan Pacific Hotels Group has to offer, follow the link to our page www.panpacific.com