We are thrilled to announce an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and professional individual to join our esteemed team at Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel as the Conference and Events Sales Coordinator.
In this dynamic role, you will coordinate the operations of conferences, events, weddings, and social functions for the hotel. You will manage the entire sales process—from planning to execution—while ensuring seamless internal and external communication. Your responsibilities will include representing Oaks Hotels to attract new business through site inspections, trade shows, and sales missions, along with maintaining relationships with repeat clients, positively impacting overall operations at Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel.
This role is ideal for a candidate with a minimum of 12 months of experience in conference and events sales, who is eager to contribute to a large, iconic property within a global organisation. It offers a promising pathway for professional growth, with the potential to advance into a Conference and Events Sales Manager position in the future.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Strengthen engagement with existing MICE partners for Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel.
- Actively seek out new business opportunities to increase account production for MICE at Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel.
- Maintain awareness of market rates for events and conference packages, ensuring competitive pricing.
- Organize and coordinate weddings, events, conferences, functions, and groups, delivering exceptional customer service.
- Coordinate with Food and Beverage operations to ensure a seamless level of service for all events.
- Actively cultivate relationships with key C&E clients to retain and grow existing business.
- Prepare and follow up on proposals and contracts, ensuring all client communication is documented and contractual requirements are met.
- Work closely with wider sales team to maximise opportunities, ensuring the appropriate Account Manager is including in correspondence and updated throughout the quoting process
- Attend local trade events to increase brand awareness of Minor Hotels
