Sales and Events Manager

Purpose

As Sales & Events Manager, you will bring your experience from working in events and or sales in a hotel or hospitality environment to nurture and develop current and new business opportunities. Your responsibilities encompass proactive sales efforts, building brand awareness and fostering partnerships whilst promoting the Wonil brand.

About the Role 

• Fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Conference & Events or Sales Coordinator with a strong background in Hospitality and hotels seeking their next career step
• You will have the chance to shape and develop the role in a supportive environment, making it truly your own!

Primary Responsibilities

• Forge and nurture positive connections with clients, event planners, and organisers to secure bookings and foster repeat business
• Explore new business opportunities across all market segments through thorough market research
• Offer revenue and room night data and conduct regular quarterly reviews with key account contacts
• Craft customised event proposals and finalize contracts with clients, encompassing terms, pricing, and event specifics
• Negotiate terms and conditions for RFPs, groups, and events
• Be the face of Wonil, representing the brand at trade shows and networking events, while also conducting site inspections alongside clients

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated prior experience in Conference & Events or Sales Coordination, coupled with a robust proficiency in engaging and negotiating with stakeholders
• A deep understanding of the local market combined with innovation and confidence in establishing new relationships
• An infectious passion for delivering a memorable guest experience and creating loyalty of guests
• Creativity is key for designing unique event experiences and finding innovative solutions to challenges that may arise
• Proficient in negotiating with suppliers, vendors, and clients to establish favourable terms that benefit all parties involved
• You foster a can – do approach with attention to detail and exceptional time management skills
• Flexible availability to accommodate various shifts, including mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required

Accor Benefits

• ALL Heartist Membership – Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts – Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program – Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way – Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network – With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
• Worldwide Opportunities – We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career

At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.

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