Conference & Event Planning Executive

As our Conference & Event Planning Executive (Event Coordinator) you will be joining the commercial heart of our hotel. Reporting to the Associate Director of Events you will: 

• Be responsible for the organisation of secured conference & events business from point of event confirmation through to post-event follow up
• Develop successful professional relationships with clients and maintain effective and timely communication 
• Preparation of Event Planning documents as required including Request for Information Event Orders Invoices & Floorplans
• Ensure progress deposits and final accounts are invoiced and payments received in a timely manner complete billing and posting of charges for each event
• Coordinate between Conference & Event and operational departments to ensure preparations for conferences are completed smoothly 
• Coordinate and host site inspections pre-conference meetings and post-conference reviews with clients
• Proactively seek feedback from in-house and past event clients to ensure client satisfaction and to generate repeat business

Qualifications :

About you:

• Passionate about people with a natural ability to connect with diverse groups 
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to easily build rapport with internal and external clients
• Adaptable and a quick thinker with problem solving skills and a proactive approach to assisting where possible
• Organised and with high attention to detail and the ability to coordinate multiple events simultaneously
• Knowledge of or previous experience in Hotel Event Planning is an advantage
• Previous Hotel Operation experience is an advantage
• Alternatively experience in a coordination role in a standalone function space or prior experience in a hotel environment 
• DELPHI and OPERA system experience is desirable but not vital

Additional Information :

Benefits and Perks

• Enjoy exclusive Accor discounts and global benefits including but not limited to accommodation and food & beverage discounts for you your family and friends.
• Access to Accor Partner Benefits such as Europcar.
• Discounted onsite car park available.
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Inclusive and diverse environment.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Excellent opportunity to further grow and develop your career with an industry leader
• Reward and recognition programs including Annual Service Recognition and Accor Tenure Milestone recognition
• Mentoring and career development along-side experienced and dedicated professionals.

Apply today to start a conversation and see where your Accor career can take you!

***We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role so Australian working rights are required. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time