Job Description
Client Profile
Our client is an established hospitality group with a portfolio of recognised venues across Brisbane. Known for delivering high-quality guest experiences and memorable events, the business offers a collaborative culture, a strong market presence and genuine opportunities for internal career progression.
Job Description
This is an opportunity for an experienced Event Sales Executive to join a small, high-performing team and focus on driving event enquiries, conversions and revenue across a portfolio of hospitality venues. This is a dedicated sales position rather than an operational events role, making it ideal for a commercially minded candidate who enjoys building relationships and converting opportunities.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing inbound event enquiries from initial contact through to confirmation
- Proactively identifying and developing new sales opportunities
- Building strong relationships with corporate, private and industry clients
- Preparing proposals, conducting venue inspections and negotiating event packages
- Working closely with venue and operations teams to ensure a seamless handover of confirmed events
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have proven experience in event sales, hospitality sales or a closely related commercial role. You will be confident managing a sales pipeline, building relationships and converting enquiries, with a strong understanding of the Brisbane hospitality and events market advantageous.
You will bring:
- Previous experience in event sales, venue sales or hospitality sales
- A genuine sales focus, with experience driving revenue and conversions
- Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills
- A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach
- An interest in building a long-term career within a growing hospitality group
Offer
This role offers the opportunity to join a recognised hospitality business with an established venue portfolio, a supportive small team and excellent potential for internal career growth.
To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Phil Cooke via phil.c@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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