Group & Events Sales Manager

Work your Way to Te Whanganui-a-tara (Wellington, New Zealand) joining a vibrant team of Hotel professionals in the heart of the CBD.

As the Group & Events Sales Manager you will work closely with the Director of Sales & Marketing & will actively be responsible for the sales acquisition of the Groups and Events segments across Banquets, Business, Leisure, Sports & Entertainment for the Economy, Midscale and Premium hotels in Wellington.

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington - a 5-star, 114-room gem nestled in the lively Cuba Quarter. Wellington’s destination for Meeting & Events when embracing the local food and beverage and gastronomic offerings of Forage Kitchen & Bar fosters human connections.

Novotel Wellington:  Nestled in the heart of Wellington's CBD,  offering 139 spacious guest rooms with contemporary furnishings and stunning Harbour views. Ideal for family focused executives, business and leisure groups. Novotel’s contemporary boardroom offers providing a discreet and convenient location.

ibis Wellington:  Wellington’s largest economy hotel within walking distance to the capital’s largest venues, Takina, Te Papa, TSB and Sky Stadium. This robust hotel offers consistency and efficiency for large groups with generous vibrant Vivant restaurant dining spaces, offering a big buffet breakfast, and a la carte lunch and dinner.

• Sales Acquisition: Responsible for the sales acquisition of the Groups and Events segments across Banquets, Business, and Leisure for Economy, Midscale, and Premium hotels in Wellington. Establish and maintain trusted relationships with new and existing Leisure Group clients and destination partners.
• Data Analysis and Market Insights: Identify data sources to ensure meaningful insights for business strategies. Be conversant with distribution channels and the guest journey to maximize hotel visibility and performance.
• Pipeline Management and Performance Review: Act as the custodian of the Groups and Events pipeline, contributing to the weekly review of commercial performance and sell strategies across the three hotels.
• Sales Proposals and Event Coordination: Assist in preparing and presenting personalized sales proposals to prospective clients, highlighting the hotel’s service features and benefits. Work closely with the Conferencing team to ensure the seamless delivery of each event.

•  Proven pro-active sales experience in hospitality or a similar industry. Highly motivated, thrives on targets and results
• Loves fostering connections, is curious to learn about various markets and resources with team support, and has excellent communication skills to build relationships with all levels and cultures.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, self-motivated, and a good team player who assists others without being asked.
• Organized with great time management skills, able to coordinate multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

• Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!
• Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!
• Benefits Your Way - Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
• Staff meals
• Recognition including a complimentary hotel stay on each anniversary
• Accor’s Parental Leave Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.