Conference & Events Executive in Sydney, Australia

As Conference & Events Executive, you’ll coordinate the planning and execution of all events and oversee operational delivery to ensure customer satisfaction. This role reports to the Director of Sales & Marketing and is responsible for delivering successful events across the segments of sporting, weddings, corporate, MICE and ADHOC short lead business.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Ensure the whole client experience is successful and memorable and act as the brand ambassador and key contact throughout their journey

• Liaise with and manage key internal relationships with Food & Beverage Service, Kitchen, Front Office, Concierge and other relevant departments

• Prepare and actively participate in BEO and Group Resume planning, and join weekly operational meetings to communicate key events with the relevant team members

• At pre-event planning stage, consult with meeting planners to optimise all elements of the meeting/event including space, meeting/break flow, menu and design etc. to improve meeting efficiencies

• Meet with each meeting planner daily to debrief on daily events, review consumption, bill and any exceptions to contracted billing and review estimates of final billing

• Responsible for Delphi diary management with consideration of yielding tactics through upselling to maximise revenues but also ensure a memorable guest experience

• Complete forecasts, plans, and productivity reports and help prepare the departmental budget and financial plans

• Ensure that finance processes are implemented and adhered to, to ensure timely deposit and final payments are made by the client

• Work with the Operational teams to ensure accurate and timely posting of all conferences, events and groups

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• A love of creating exceptional events, and seeing them through to fruition

• Available to work Saturdays when the business requires in particular large weddings

• Able to build rapport and create meaningful relationships with colleagues and clients alike

• Exceptional project skills with a knack for juggling multiple projects simultaneously, and the ability to problem solve.

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree, higher education or equivalent in Hospitality or related field

• Experience – 2+ years’ experience in a hotel setting or related field and a knowledge of Opera Systems preferred

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the ‘Apply’ button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.