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
The Director of Sales and Marketing is the master of our commercial sales destiny and responsible for developing, leading, and executing top line revenue performance and enhancing and maximizing the profile of the hotel through all facets of Sales. They are as happy creating strategy to deliver revenue to key market segments as they are developing relationships with important contacts over a cup of coffee. This is an all revenue role and will oversee the hotel targets for rooms, conferencing and restaurant + bar revenues.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, lead and execute strategy to deliver top line revenue excellence,
- Cultivate a high performance culture and act as mentor, coach, trainer and task master for your team,
- Personally manage key accounts ensuring the highest standard of care is taken
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
- Minimum 5 years Hospitality sales and marketing leadership experience at a senior level,
- Demonstrated history of leading a team
- Experience developing strong commercial sales strategies and the ability to flex and adapt that strategy to stay ahead of the market.
So if you tick the above boxes and you enjoy being part of a winning team then get cracking and apply. For the right person this is an opportunity that could seriously advance their career with a company who gives back to those who put in. It is essential to have previous hospitality experience.
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