Wedding and Events Coordinator

Wedding & Events Coordinator

Royal on the Park Hotel & Suites is an important part of Brisbane’s history – everyone has a story about their experience with the ‘hotel with the flags’. The people of Brisbane carry a special fondness for our hotel; couple this with our prime location close to the river overlooking the City Botanic Gardens and you’ve got a winning combination on your hands.

About you

We are looking for someone special, someone who has a passion for creating memorable events, which exceed client expectations. Our next new team member will be an ambassador for our brand and this will shine through in the service they deliver to our guests. The person will be the main point of contact for weddings at the hotel and drive the friendly and dedicated service from start to finish.

The role

Reporting to our Conference & Events Manager, this role will encompass:

• Handling incoming wedding & event enquiries and responses in the first instance
• Provide tailored wedding / event proposals (according to hotel standards) within a 24 hour period
• Responsibility for growth of target markets within the events categories and all market segments
• Build and enhance client relationships via face to face appointments, site inspections, and represent the hotel including attendance at external events as required by the Director of Sales and Marketing
• Generate reports for Financial Controller and General Manager on request
• Working in a team environment to achieve monthly KPI’s and key targets
• Weekly and monthly reporting with a focus on new business opportunities and competitor analysis

 What we need 

To be a successful applicant, you will need:

• Previous experience in a similar events role (desirable)
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including weekends and evenings when required, however Monday to Friday is a typical working week.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both external and internal customers
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills a necessity
• Previous experience using Opera PMS & Sales and Catering (desirable)
• Excellent communication and time management skills

The Offer

The successful candidate will enjoy excellent working conditions, career development and training opportunities. We believe in the importance of ensuring our employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. From senior management to frontline positions, we know this balance is the key to success. Other benefits include discounts on dining, accommodation, dry cleaning and car parking.