AddressAbout the business
Rydges is part of EVT, a proudly Australian-owned company with over 100 years of experience in hospitality, entertainment and leisure in Australia & 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.
Join the Rydges World Square Conference and Events Sales team. We're seeking a results-driven sales professional to market our 458-room CBD hotel, 100-seat restaurant, onsite Cidery Bar and 8 function rooms. The dynamic sales team consistently celebrates achieving milestones every month.
About the role
Reporting directly to the Director of Meetings and Event Sales and working closely with the Food and Beverage operations team, your role will involve the sales and organisation of corporate events, weddings and social and special functions.
This role requires strong administration, relationship building, selling, and organisation skills.
About you
Key responsibilities and tasks consist of, but are not limited to:
- Pro-actively follow up quotes and enquiries to develop business
- Build strong relationships with customers and seek post-event feedback
- Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events
- Forge open communication with banquet operations and the kitchen to provide accurate information for a smooth handover of functions from banquet sales to banquet operations.
- Take the lead on managing administration tasks to ensure the team is up to date with all critical due dates
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.
- Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
- Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.
Skills & experience
- A sound knowledge of the Events or Hospitality Industry
- High level proficiency in MS Office suite
- Experience in Ivvy advantageous
- A warm, friendly, professional manner towards all clients and staff
- Problem solving skills and innovative thinking
- Exceptional time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to multi-task and work closely with other hotel departments
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