Conference Sales Executive - 6 Month Contract at Accor

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Management, Proactive Sales, Revenue Generation, Contracting, Event Coordination, Billing, Operations Collaboration, Service Standards, Client Follow-up, Sales Forecasting, Time Management, Guest Service, Communication Skills, Opera Cloud, CRM Tools

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description Located in the heart of Wellington, Mövenpick Hotel is a premium destination hotel that fosters human connections, crafts meaningful family moments and curates culinary experiences for business, leisure, and family guests. Mövenpick Hotel has a dedicated floor of event spaces, complemented by social celebration canvases like Forage Kitchen + Bar, which offers culinary dining experiences set against a panoramic city backdrop. We are seeking a creative event professional to join our sales team as Conference Sales Executive covering a 6 month Maternity Leave period. This pivotal role will report directly to the Director of Sales & the General Manager, collaborating closely with the Hotel Operations. Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality. Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster. Job Description The Conference Sales Executive will oversee the entire event management lifecycle, driving revenue through proactive sales and ensuring seamless execution in collaboration with our operations team. Key Responsibilities Include: Manage the full event process from initial quoting and proactive sales initiatives to follow-ups, contracting, detailed event coordination, and final billing. Collaborate closely with all hotel operations departments to guarantee the seamless execution of events. Maintain exceptional service standards while consistently seeking opportunities to generate and maximize revenue. Foster high levels of engagement with both guests and internal team members, ensuring a truly memorable experience for all. Proactively follow up with clients to secure repeat business opportunities. Assist in coordinating sales forecasts and provide suggestions on strategies to achieve targets. Qualifications What you bring... A minimum of 6 months experience within a Conference & Events department within hotels, preferably in sales role. A solid understanding of Conference & Events (C&E) operations. Experience in systems such as Opera Cloud, and CRM tools. Bring effective time management skills to deliver accuracy in the cycle from qualifying customer enquiries, providing efficient detailed responses , follow-up , and post event communication Excellent guest service and strong communication skills. Additional Information Benefits: Free staff meal provided during shift Family & Friends Hotel Discounts Ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards. Annual reward of a free night's accommodation at the hotel (did we say there is breakfast and dinner included?) 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! Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide Accor's refer-a-friend bonus 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. Apply now to secure this exciting 6-month contract and power your career with Mövenpick and Accor! Job-Category: Sales & Marketing Job Type: Temporary Job Schedule: Full-Time

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Responsibilities

The Conference Sales Executive will manage the entire event lifecycle, from initial quoting and proactive sales through to contracting, detailed coordination, and final billing. This role requires close collaboration with hotel operations to ensure seamless event execution while maximizing revenue.