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 RydgesAustralian & 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 Powerhouse TamworthWant to join a team with a sense of history, a penchant for sustainability and a side of country? The Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth by Rydges, a 5-star hotel, is the perfect place to be, with beautiful blend of contemporary design and enveloping coziness, alongside a local-inspired restaurant and bar. We can’t wait to hear from you.About the roleWe invite you to be a part of something extraordinary at one of Australia’s most highly regarded regional 5-star properties.Applications are open to a passionate and talented individual to lead our conference & events team as Conference & Events Sales Executive at the Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth by Rydges.Curate an unforgettable & personalised experience for our guests from start to finishOversee & maintain quality, sales & service in our variety of conference rooms. Ensure products & services being delivered are consistently of the highest quality with ongoing improvement. Ensure clients receive a superior level of hospitality & event planning requirements with timely delivery of responses, cost estimates & event outcomes. Consistently generate new business through service & sales ability. Continue to enhance the loyal relationships with guests and locals to promote repeated clientele. Maximise & identify opportunities to sell products & experiences that suit the needs of our guests. Provide outstanding events leadership & supervision whilst providing coordination & advice in a professional & timely manner. Establish & deliver a creative & innovative hospitality experience inclusive of high-end catering, event layout, venue set up & pack down, and other event delivery services required from planning to implementing. Work closely with the Executive Chef, F&B & Reservations team to develop innovative menus, maintain quality service & maximise profits. Manage, monitor, & continuously improve on budgets, forecasting, ordering, stocktakes, & financial control practices.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 & experiencePrevious C&E management or supervisor experiencePrevious experience in delivering weddings, corporate & social eventsEnjoy a hands-on approach to management & serviceDemonstrated financial acumen in relation to running a profitable Conference & Event departmentSound understanding of & ability to complete back of house operations including rostering, budgeting & wage controlA natural ability to sell & create solid business relationshipsThe ability to multitask & work to timeframesAbility to lead a team to successfully deliver a quality eventA talent for customer service with a vibrant and outgoing nature.
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