Conference and Events Manager - Sage Hotel Wollongong

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Detail information about job Conference and Events Manager - Sage Hotel Wollongong. Terms and conditions vacancy

Sage Wollongong has 168 rooms, Coldwater Creek Restaurant and Bar, The Five Islands Room & Terrace Restaurant and 13 function rooms and event spaces all equipped with the latest technology, retractable sound-proof doors and two separate pre-function areas. The Grand Pacific Ballroom is ideal for large conferences hosting up to 400 delegates (theatre-style), Sage Hotel Wollongong's stunning southern coastal backdrop, with an adjoining outdoor deck and garden lend themselves well as an ideal wedding spot.

The conference & Events Manager reports to the Executive Assistant Manager and manages the C&E coordinator.

Key responsibilities

• Manages all details of the event including food and beverage, meeting specifications, audio visual, room block, deposit follow up, and VIP requests.  Up sells during event planning to increase revenue.  Confirms receipt of all signed documents from customer.
• Communicates event details to operation departments through BEO’s, Group Resume, Group Cover Sheet and Pre-convention Meetings when needed.
• Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
• Take a proactive sales approach to effectively manage business opportunities and maximise revenue
• Attends weekly sales meetings, qualifying each piece of business; review the monthly turndown list and recap on sales experience.
• Actively participate in conference trade shows, wedding expos and promotions as directed by the Sales & Marketing Team.

Skills required

• At least 2 years previous experience in high volume events spaces
• Wedding coordination experience
• Hotel experience
• Opera / Ivvy experience
• Confidence to proactively upsell

Must have working rights in Australia.