Sales and Marketing Executive

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Are you ready to take your career to new heights?  Mercure Queenstown Resort is looking for a dynamic Sales and Marketing Executive to showcase our exceptional conference and leisure facilities.  With breathtaking views over the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu, you will play a crucial role in driving new and incremental business across the Leisure, Meeting & Events, and Corporate segments to achieve our budgeted revenue goals.

Reporting to the General Manager, your key responsibilities include:

• Develop and Implement Sales Strategies: Drive meeting and events sales in line with the hotel's budget, ensuring sustainable growth.
• Banquets Stream Management: Oversee the banquet operations, ensuring high conversion rates and profitability through accurate forecasting and data analysis.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
• Event Planning and Coordination: Create and distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) as per the event calendar, ensuring seamless execution.
• Social Media Management: Lead the strategy for Mercure Queenstown’s social media channels, driving engagement through active planning and timely responses.

About you

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role with a proven track record in sales conversions.
• Strong organisation, communication and relationship building abilities.
• A team player who is capable of contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Previous experience within the hotel and tourism industry will be highly regarded.
• Must have current NZ work rights.

Benefits of working at Mercure QT Resort

• Work Your Way - Speak with us about your desired work life balance and make it a reality!
• Free use and access of our gym, saunas, hot tubs and swimming pool.
• Meals provided while on duty.
• Accommodation discounts & Free Anniversary Stay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Fantastic career growth opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates with Accor worldwide.

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.