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 South Bank Brisbane
Level up your career with the best in Brisbane hospitality. Rydges South Bank is located in the heart of Brisbane’s arts and entertainment precinct, offering a variety of rooms, with state-of-the-art features, and fantastic amenities, including Soleil Pool Bar and the award-winning Bacchus Restaurant onsite. We can’t wait to hear from you!
About the role
Reporting to the Conference and Events Sales Director, this is a full time role for an industry professional seeking their next challenge. If you have ever wanted a role that differs every day, meeting new people, revel in the idea that you can make their day and completely immerse yourself in a job where nothing is impossible? Then this is the role for you!
From the inspirational to the aspirational, events at Rydges South Bank are at the core of our business. You will have exposure to a variety of domestic and international markets while engaging in all types of business and social event enquiries. You will manage and deliver event sales, liaison and administrative duties to ensure successful outcomes for the client and to maximise revenue.
Events are in our blood and our dedication to performing above the market makes for an exciting, successful and ultimately very rewarding workplace. This role will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Respond and manage event sales enquiries
- Quoting, contracting and coordinating events from start to finish
- Developing and maintaining client relationships
- Effectively communicating event details across associated hotel divisions
- Manage and yield events to achieve budgeted targets
- Conduct site inspections as required
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
We want to know what sets you apart from other applicants and how you can take our business to new heights! When it comes to sales excellent verbal and written communication, high level computer literacy, sharp and professional presentation, and strong attention to detail are musts. In addition to having a love for hospitality and events, we are also looking for:
- Qualifications in Marketing, Event Management or Sales desired but not essential
- Previous experience in similar role involving Events and/or Sales enquiries and coordination
- Proficient Microsoft Office user, with knowledge of IVvy Events Management or similar hotel CRM software programs like Opera desired but not essential
- Demonstrated experience converting sales enquiries into bookings
- Proactive approach to sales
- Experience problem solving logistics
- Enjoy building and maintaining positive relationships, both internally and externally, ensuring repeat business and efficient client management
- Time management with the ability to meet deadlines
- Key account and project management
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