Experienced Conference and Events Sales Executive

at  ShangriLa Cairns

EXPERIENCED CONFERENCE AND EVENTS SALES EXECUTIVE

• Global brand with opportunity for growth and progression
• Accommodation benefits, F&B discounts, staff meals, laundered uniform and more!
• Competitive salary and incentive scheme
  At Shangri-La, The Marina, Cairns, we have an excellent opportunity for an Experienced Conference and Events Sales Executive to join our Sales and Marketing team.

Reporting to our Conference and Events Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing new business, including local corporate meetings, social events, parties, etc.;
• Conducting site inspections;
• Contract negotiation;
• Timely preparation of professional quotations for potential business;
• Preparation of Banquet Event Orders;
• Networking & Sales Calls with local industries
• Liaison with all relevant departments in the hotel to ensure awareness of client requirements.

You will be the first contact point for prospective new clients. It is therefore essential that you have the following attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to build and develop client relationships;
• Strong organization skills with the capacity to work across several different events at the same time
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) experience with Delphi a considered advantage.
• A genuine passion for event management and a desire to progress your career