About the business
Rydges is part of EVT, a proudly Australian-owned company with over 100 years’ experience in hospitality, entertainment and leisure in Australian & 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.
About the role
This role encompasses duties across a variety of areas within the hotel, including (but not limited to): Event Management, Administration and hands on event skills
- Have a well-rounded and proven skill set with a sales background ideally from hospitality, catering or events.
- Securing business from all segment sources for our hotel.
- Maintain existing customer base to ensure their business is retained.
- Maintain effective communication with wider Sales functions in the Region providing market intelligence on a regular basis and understanding of market strengths, weaknesses and ongoing sales activities.
- Have smarts and be on the ball.
- Be proficient in both written and verbal communication and have the attention to detail.
- Show initiative.
- Be organized, on-to-it and self-motivated.
- Have the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Have the ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
- Be able to relate to various backgrounds and cultures.
- Have a ‘can do’ attitude and not take yourself too seriously.
Benefits & perks
- Renowned for our refreshingly local, down-to-earth experiences.
- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
- 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, JUCY Snooze 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
- At least 2 years of event sales experience in similar role.
- Banqueting experience with in depth knowledge of running an event.
- Applicants for this position should have NZ citizenship/residency or a valid NZ work permit.
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