The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney, where chic style meets unmatched sophistication. Nestled in the historic Rocks district and just moments from Circular Quay, our hotel offers breathtaking views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Our contemporary one- and two-bedroom apartments provide a luxurious retreat for our guests, while The Quartier Bistro & Bar offers a refined dining experience in an elegant setting. With versatile meeting and event facilities, this is the perfect place to grow your career in a location that blends iconic beauty with modern luxury.
Purpose
As the Sales and Events Executive you will ensure that conference inquiries smoothly transition into confirmed bookings, making the process from inquiry to confirmation a breeze. You goal is to boost revenue, yield, and market share, all while keeping things light-hearted and enjoyable. With each event, you will create memorable experiences that leave our clients smiling and coming back for more.
Primary Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to all conference sales enquiries, sending proposals and following up with clients to convert enquiries into bookings
- Prepare proposals, contracts, and internal handover documentation accurately and in a timely manner
- Maintain effective communication with clients via phone, email, and in-person interactions
- Provide passionate, friendly, and courteous service to both external and internal guests
- Conduct site inspections with potential clients as required
- Focus on achieving conversion targets, revenue generation, and meeting budgets
- Assist the Director of Conference & Events in identifying and implementing plans to address revenue opportunities
- Assist the Conference & Events Coordinator as required
- Provide support to the Reservations team by assisting with basic reservations tasks and enquiries when required
- Liaise with the In-house Reservations Supervisor to ensure alignment between event bookings and accommodation requirements
Skills & Experience
- Past experience in a similar role, demonstrated precision in conference & events sales and providing exceptional customer service while exceeding expectations
- Creativity is key for designing unique event experiences and finding innovative solutions to challenges that may arise
- Proficiency in budgeting, cost estimation, and financial management
- Proficient in negotiating with suppliers, vendors, and clients to establish favourable terms that benefit all parties involved
- A strategic mindset, adept at orchestrating a wide range of events
- You foster a can – do approach with impeccable attention to detail and exceptional time management skills
- Basic working knowledge of hotel reservations systems or processes, with the ability to support reservations functions when required
- Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with both Events and Reservations teams
- Flexible availability to accommodate various shifts, including mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required
Accor Benefits
- ALL Heartist Membership - Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
- Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
- Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
- Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
- Build Your Network - With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
- Worldwide Opportunities - We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career
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