Senior Catering and Event Sales Manager - Cordis, Auckland at Careers - Langham Hospitality Group

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Sales Management, Client Facing, Revenue Generation, Upselling, Packaging, Lead Qualification, Proposal Delivery, BEO Preparation, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Team Guidance, Problem Solving, Detail Focused, Communication, Team Player, Service Driven

Industry

Hospitality

Description

About Langham Hospitality Group A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East. Positioned in the heart of Auckland's vibrant arts and culture district, Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group is an award-winning luxury hotel with a large team of passionate professionals building great memories for our guests every day. With 642 beautifully appointed guest rooms and 20 flexible meeting spaces, the hotel has been part of Auckland’s landscape for decades. By joining our team, you'll play a vital role in fostering the long-term growth of New Zealand’s Leading Hotel (World Travel Awards 2024) and contribute to delivering unparalleled guest experiences. With great perks and a welcoming work culture, Cordis, Auckland delivers an inspirational environment to grow and develop your skills on your hospitality journey. (Please note that you must already have work rights in New Zealand to be considered for this role) Senior Catering and Event Sales Manager – full time Cordis Auckland is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Catering & Events Sales Manager to lead our events sales function and deliver outstanding events experiences from enquiry through to execution. This is a hands-on, client-facing role suited to someone who thrives on building relationships, driving revenue, and coordinating seamless events in a fast-paced hotel environment. Key Responsibilities * Manage large scale events end-to-end from enquiry through to delivery, ensuring a seamless client experience and strong commercial outcomes. * Handle enquiries across all channels, qualify leads, follow up by phone, and deliver proposals within 24 hours. * Drive revenue through upselling and packaging, identifying opportunities to improve conversion and profitability. * Prepare and action key event documentation (BEOs/change logs, floorplans, rundowns) and coordinate closely with operations to deliver on the day. * Provide guidance to the Catering & Events Sales team, supporting negotiations, problem-solving, and workload coordination, while working closely with the Director of Catering & Events Sales. Our Ideal Candidate * Proven experience in hotel events/catering sales (MICE exposure preferred) with confidence managing multiple events and tight deadlines. * Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills, with a natural ability to negotiate and upsell. * Highly organised and detail-focused, with excellent written and verbal communication. * A proactive team player who can mentor others and stay calm under pressure. * Professional, service-driven, and aligned with delivering high-quality experiences for every client. Benefits * Free duty meals * Discounted car parking ($5 per day) * Discounts within F&B and accommodation at Cordis, Auckland * Career development opportunities * Complimentary night stays at Langham Hotels worldwide If this vacancy has got your heart excited, get in touch by clicking Apply now! For more information about the property, please visit: https://www.cordishotels.com/en/auckland/

Responsibilities

The manager will be responsible for leading the events sales function, managing large-scale events end-to-end from initial enquiry through to final delivery, ensuring strong commercial outcomes. Key duties include driving revenue via upselling, preparing essential event documentation, and coordinating closely with operations for seamless execution.