Job Description
Job Description
Client Profile
Our client is a well-regarded hospitality group operating a collection of quality venues across metropolitan and regional locations. With a reputation for supportive leadership and internal progression, the group combines commercial focus with a people-first culture. The portfolio includes a standout seaside hotel known for its event capabilities, accommodation offering and strong local reputation.
Job Description
An exciting opportunity exists for an Events Sales Executive to join the team at a high-profile coastal hotel. This role will manage a combination of reactive enquiries and proactive business development across the MICE, corporate and social events markets.
Working closely with operations and senior leadership, you will be responsible for converting inbound leads, generating new business opportunities and ensuring a seamless handover from sale to execution.
Key responsibilities include:
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Managing and converting inbound event and conference enquiries
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Proactively identifying and securing new corporate and MICE opportunities
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Building relationships with event planners, local businesses and community groups
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Preparing tailored proposals, contracts and event costings
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Collaborating with operations to ensure successful delivery and repeat business
Candidate Profile
You are a driven and relationship-focused sales professional with experience in hotel or venue-based events. You enjoy balancing reactive sales with proactive business development and are motivated by targets and team success.
You will demonstrate:
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Proven experience in events, conference or hotel sales
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Strong understanding of MICE and social event markets
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Commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate and close
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach
Offer
This is a genuine career opportunity within a supportive, medium-sized hospitality group that values development and internal progression. You will benefit from strong leadership, a collaborative culture and the opportunity to grow your career within the broader portfolio.
To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Phil Gannon via phil@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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