Company Description
Work Your Way to Pullman Sydney Hyde Park! Our 241 room, Premium 5 Star Luxury Hotel is located next to the beautiful Hyde Park and on the doorstep of some of Sydney's most vibrant restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainment venues. We welcome a diverse range of guests every day with a mix of both corporate & leisure as well as hosting and taking part in an array of events, including the incredible (and colourful) Mardi Gras.
Job Description
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-driven environment? Are you passionate about delivering exceptional events and building lasting client relationships?
We are seeking a Conference & Events Sales Executive to join our Sales & Marketing team. In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for driving revenue growth through the acquisition and development of conference and event business. From preparing tailored proposals to hosting site inspections and coordinating handovers to our event coordinators—you’ll be the engine behind seamless, memorable experiences.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Convert leads into business through proactive sales and relationship building.
- Manage end-to-end event coordination.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions
- Prepare detailed proposals that cover venue, catering, and accommodation.
- Host client site inspections of hotel and conference facilities.
- Collaborate closely with hotel operations team to deliver top-tier client service and successful events.
- Maintain accurate records in systems like Delphi and ASA.
- Support the implementation of strategic sales initiatives in the conference segment.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in events or sales within the hospitality sector.
- Skilled communicator with excellent negotiation and networking abilities.
- Proven track record to be proactive, detail-oriented, solutions-focused and adaptable.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
- Previous knowledge with hotel property management systems such as Opera Cloud and Delphi.
Additional Information
At Accor, we are committed to ensuring our people #feelwelcome and #feelvalued by creating an inclusive and supportive environment. We offer:
- A fun, diverse & inclusive culture where we value you being the Real Deal.
- Career progression opportunities as far as the eye can see.
- Extensive local, national and international discounts on Accommodation, Food and Beverage and other hospitality benefits.
- A team that is all about development, giving you endless opportunities to grow and progress in your career.
You must have valid and current working rights in Australia.
If this sounds like your next step, please apply today to see where a conversation could take you. We can't wait to hear from you!
