Event Management | Listed 18 September

 Rydges Resort Hunter Valley – Wedding & Leisure Sales Executive

Location
NSW
Work type
Full time
Brand
Rydges

About EVT

When you join EVT, you are joining one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. EVT encompasses Entertainment businesses that excite every sense, Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities and Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic. At EVT, we’re the shakers and the Daymakers. The experience creators. The possibility makers and opportunity takers. We aim to make a positive impact on our people, communities and environment, every day. 

About Rydges 

Australian & New Zealand owned and operated for more than 30 years, Rydges operates quality city, suburban, and resort-style hotels in key destinations across Australia and New Zealand, with a refreshingly down-to-earth approach. Rydges provides genuine local hospitality with quality essentials alongside its trademark ‘too easy’ service. 

About Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Surrounded by lush vineyards and scenic beauty, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offers an unforgettable workplace experience. Complete with a range of amazing facilities including a ferris Wheel, brewery, waterpark, and 18-hole golf course, join the team that keeps it all humming in the heart of wine country.

About the role 

An exceptional opportunity awaits to join our team as a Wedding & Leisure Sales Executive. In this role, you’ll manage and coordinate wedding and leisure bookings, while also driving sales for future reservations. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • You’ll focus on managing weddings and social events, ensuring the hotel’s success in the wedding market. 
  • You’ll oversee the entire sales process, from inquiries to site inspections, proposal development, and contract negotiations. 
  • You’ll coordinate weddings and leisure events year-round. 
  • You’ll strive to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets. 
  • You’ll maintain a high standard of service and product quality for all clients. 

Benefits & perks 

At EVT, we want our people to experience our businesses and be brand and experience advocates. So, we make sure access to amazing ‘Elevate Perks’ are available to all staff from day dot.  

  • Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.   
  • 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, LyLo, QT, Atura, 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 

  • You’ll have a positive attitude, creative flair, and passion for crafting unforgettable wedding experiences. 
  • You’ll have a strong enthusiasm for the wedding industry and awareness of current trends. 
  • You’ll have a high attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects. 
  • You’ll have excellent communication skills across various channels (face-to-face, phone, email). 
  • You’ll have a high level of personal presentation and dedication to quality service. 
  • You’ll have experience in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. 
  • You’ll have availability to work Tuesday to Saturday, with flexibility for occasional evenings when needed. 
  • You’ll stay current with wedding trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies to enhance the overall experience. 
  • You’ll possess the legal right to work in Australia as no sponsorships will be offered

If you’re interested in keeping up to date with all available positions at EVT, including cinemas, hotels, and Thredbo, you can sign up for our weekly job alerts here https://www.evt.com/elevate/careers/.   

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