Job description
The Brisbane Airport Hotels Group encompasses the Pullman, Novotel and ibis Brisbane Airport Hotels, as well as the Brisbane Airport Conference Centre. With 532 guest rooms, 3 restaurants, Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, Executive Lounge and 12 meeting spaces collectively totalling 1800m2. Located at the Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal, it is the first accommodation, meeting and event space to be developed in this precinct.
The Group is currently seeking a motivated Sales Coordinator to join our dynamic and professional Sales & Marketing team. The ideal candidate will be from a sales background.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Undertake proactive sales activities, including sales calls and appointments to identify new sources of corporate and group business for the conference centre and hotels.
Negotiate corporate rates with new corporate accounts and travel management companies.
Account manage an extensive portfolio of corporate accounts to foster the relationships and grow market share.
Drive partnerships with key sporting bodies to maximise exposure during local area sporting events.
Provide quotes for group enquiries.
Strategically setup promotional codes and work with the hotel manager on revenue and rate strategies during peak periods.
Complete and submit hotel RFP’s.
Drive the sales culture across the hotels and conference centre to ensure sales leads and opportunities are followed up.
Accurately report all sales activities.
Prepare any other reports required by the Director of Sales & Marketing.
To be successful in this role, you must have;
12 months plus experience in a business development role either within hotels, travel agency or in similar industries, OR equivalent experience working in a leadership position within hotel, tourism or travel sectors
Excellent oral and written communication
Highly organised and efficient, with excellent time management skills
High standard of personal presentation
Experience with hotel reservations systems is preferred, but not required.
Microsoft Office and general computer literacy is essential.
Understanding of distribution channels, GDS, OTA, government sectors and direct highly regarded.
What we can offer you:
Monthly social events
Accor discounts on accommodation worldwide
Discounted meals and beverages
Reward programs
Flexible working hours
Refer a friend incentives
Subsidized onsite parking
Discounted Air Train weekly pass
We thank all interested parties in advance for their application, however only successful applicants will be contacted.
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Hotel experience, Business development, Microsoft Office