Event Sales Manager
- Sydney Event Caterer & Party Design company
- Leading event venues
- Rewarding role for a proven events professional!
Event Sales Manager
This leading Event Catering Company specialise in providing complete event planning and management services to a wide variety of corporate, private and VIP clientele. We are currently looking for a well-presented, professional and career-focussed individual with proven sales ability and proven skills in Event Planning & Coordination.
The Role:
- Key areas for responsibility include handling event enquiries, writing detailed event proposals and quotations, planning and organisation of event logistics, on-site event management and supervision of catering staff teams
- Sales - account management of existing clients, proactive client development, attend networking events / industry exhibitions and host menu-tastings in order to attract and secure new business
- Provide clients with professional and informed consultancy regarding venue selection, event design, complete catering requirements, event logistics etc
- Manage relationships with suppliers and venue contacts
Required skills & attributes:
- Previously held the position of Event Coordinator, Event Manager or similar
- Proven Sales experience within the Hospitality/Events sector essential
- Ability to research new areas of business and have the confidence to promote the business’ services to new clients and generate leads for business
- Proven experience in the operational management of event catering including supervision of catering staff teams
- Proven knowledge of Sydney’s Event Industry, its venues and corporate clients
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to prepare and present new business ideas and event concepts
- Excellent attention to detail - tenacious and proactive in all areas of work
- Strong administration, IT and all-round organisational skills
- Above all, you must display a shared passion for what we do – great food, innovative event design, outstanding service delivery!
Salary & benefits:
- In region of $70,000 - $80,000 + super. (neg.)
- Earn bonuses and commission!
- Arrange parties at some of Sydney’s most prestigious event venues, private homes and entertainment facilities.
- Be part of a hard-working, yet fun-loving team of professionals!
PLEASE NOTE: Only candidates with skills relevant to our client’s expectations will be contacted.
To apply for this vacancy please follow the online application process attaching your resume in WORD format.
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To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
