Meeting and Events Executive

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa, located in the picturesque town of Port Douglas, just an hour’s drive north of Cairns, offers a range of accommodations including studios, two and three-bedroom apartments, and a three-bedroom beach front private villa. Our resort offers all-day dining at ALUCO Restaurant & Bar, a relaxing Pool Bar, and Vie Spa with customised facial treatments and relaxing massages leaving guests renewed and revitalised. With two meeting rooms accommodating up to 200 guests and three additional wedding locations at the resort, we cater to both leisure and corporate travellers alike. During your down time, explore all that the region has to offer, from the Great Barrier Reef to the Daintree Rainforest.

Purpose

As the Meeting and Events Sales Executive, your expertise lies in the finer details, your role involves meeting the needs of secured meeting and events business including weddings and social events from compilation of event order through to onsite management of the event and appropriate after function follow up.

Job Title: Meeting and Events Sales Executive

Salary Range: $68,864 to $80,000 AUD per year plus Superannuation

Hours: This position requires a commitment of at least 38 hours per week

Location: Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa, Mitre St, Port Douglas QLD 4877

Primary Responsibilities

• Responding to client enquiries and contacting clients to determine their meeting and event needs
• Daily and weekly administrative duties including distribution of event orders, final numbers and change log reports
• Coordination of all internal events including offsite catering orders
• Provide assistance in the formulation of quotations for conference proposals – covering venue, function, menu, and accommodation costs
• Complete organisation of conference activity and events from confirmation to post-event follow-up in order to ensure client satisfaction
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and meeting managers, to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will have a proven track record of performance, as well as:

• Knowledge of OPERA, Opera Sales & Catering (desirable)
• Outstanding service by providing the real deal to clients
  Strong administration and coordination skills, especially in regards to deadline
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite essential
• Hotel experience or hospitality training in Conference & Events/Sales & Marketing highly regarded
• The ability to find the “yes” in every situation, excellent attention to detail and great customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills and professional telephone manner
• A friendly, outgoing personality and a high standard of personal presentation
• Excellent attention to detailhttps://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/meeting-and-events-executive-in-mitre-st-4877-port-douglas-au-jid-92697