Events Executive

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

Located in the world renown wine region of Barossa Valley, the Novotel Barossa Valley Resort is nestled amongst the vines of Jacob's Creek and the Barossa Valley ranges it is easy to be immersed in the beautiful regional setting. The Resort offers 140 beautifully appointed guest rooms, a variety of food and beverage options and the largest conference and events space in regional South Australia 

Whilst living and working in this picturesque region you can explore the many vineyards, Cellar Doors, take a hot air Balloon ride, take long bush walks, have a hit of golf or indulge in some relaxation at Endota Day Spa. 

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.​

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.​

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!​

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.​

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of  meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers,  for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart,​
Join us and become a Heartist®.

What you’ll do

We are looking for an experienced Events Executive to join our team at Novotel Barossa Valley Resort. Under the guidance of the Director of Sales & Marketing, you will be responsible for coordinating and executing events, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction for all our guests.

• Assist in the maintenance of conference database of key contacts / clients.
• Preparation and follow-up of conference proposals in conjunction with the Sales Executive
• Provide assistance in the formulation of quotations for conference proposals covering venue, function, menu and accommodation costs
• Complete organisation of conference activity / events from confirmation to post-event follow-up in order to ensure client satisfaction.
• Co-ordination and hosting of familiarisation and site inspection activity including follow-up.
• Co-ordination and production of conference collateral material, ie, conference kits, direct mail pieces in liaison with the Director of Sales and Marketing
• Attend and actively participate in weekly Banquets Event Order meetings and, where appropriate, sales meetings respecting the confidentiality of issues that may be discussed formally or informally.
• Assist as required in the management of food and beverage service within the conferencing and outside catering areas
• Ensure there is a high level of cleaning and maintenance of conference area, back of house, tableware, utensils and other materials and equipment used by conferencing
• Regular liaison with Maintenance ensuring maintenance requests are completed quickly focusing on guest needs as a priority.
• Co-ordinate between conferencing and other relevant departments to ensure that preparations for conferences have been made.
• Ensure constant liaison with the Assistant F&B Manager to achieve the objectives of the conference department.

• A hospitality professional, ideally, with previous experience within events
• A creative tinker & problem solver
• Organised, detail oriented amd ready to juggle multiplke projects and tasks

Accor Benefits

• ALL Heartist Membership - worldwide discounts on accommodation and food & beverage
• Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor's industry leading training platforms
• 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 world wide