CORPORATE EVENT SALES MANAGER | CENTENNIAL HOMESTEAD

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The Venue

The iconic Centennial Homestead located in Centennial Park, boasts elegant spaces, sun drenched decks, outdoor terraces, floor-to-ceiling windows and unsurpassed views over rolling green lawns. With capacity of up to 1000 guests, Centennial Homestead provides countless options for all styles of events, product launches, conferences and intimate high-end dinners. With additional opportunities to activate installations or marquees on our licensed lawn area, the possibilities are endless for our clientele. 

The Opportunity

Centennial Homestead has a 12 month maternity leave vacancy for a Corporate Event Sales Manager to maintain the high standards within this iconic garden location. This role is fast-paced and the right candidate will hit the ground running with established connections and will be tasked with maximising the potential of existing accounts as well as actively sourcing new business within the corporate marketplace.

Reporting into the General Manager, and working closely with the Wedding & Events Sales Manager, this role will excite a driven and enthusiastic sales professional looking for a new opportunity with a desire to exceed targets and build success for themselves and the venue. 

The Requirements

• 4+ years previous experience in the hospitality or events industries.
• The ability to effectively and professionally conduct site inspections, manage and respond to all corporate event enquiries; prepare proposals and contracts and convert.
• Attract new business within a range of corporate industries and market sectors via various proactive activities.
• Strong financial understanding of sales reporting, budgets and forecasting.
• Proven success in meeting sales targets, new and existing business.
• Develop, execute and review a progressive business development plan to achieve sales targets.
• Provide weekly event revenue forecast and activity reporting.
• Bring existing and strong established contacts within the corporate marketplace.
• Attend and actively participate in fortnightly event sales team meetings.
• Possess strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent client management and relationship development skills.
• High-level industry knowledge and understanding of market trends and competitors.
• Be self-motivated with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ensure Centennial Homestead maintains its strong positioning within the corporate marketplace.

Must be committed to at least a 12 month, fixed-term maternity leave contract, starting in September 2018.

Must be able to legally work full time in Australia. 

Be Part of Something Big!

Trippas White Group is a leader in the hospitality industry, managing a diverse portfolio of iconic restaurant, café and event spaces across Australia. Our portfolio includes some of the most sought after venues including Sydney Opera House, 360 Bar & Dining in Sydney Tower and Botanic Gardens Restaurant.

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