Conference, Sales & Events Manager
Core
Drive MICE, wedding, and local event business revenue by sourcing new corporate and group business, building market relationships, and delivering exceptional experiences for conferences, weddings, and social functions.
Role type
Senior Conference, Sales & Events Manager
Builds
Conference, wedding, and social event experiences for resort guests and corporate clients
Domain
Hospitality / Tourism / Events
Required skills
Sales and business development, Revenue generation, Relationship building, Contract negotiation, P&L management, Event coordination, Promotional strategy, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Local market knowledge (Port Douglas/Cairns), iVvy platform proficiency
Technologies
iVvy
Responsibilities
Proactively source and secure new conference, events, corporate and group business; Develop and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, tourism partners, event planners, and wedding coordinators; Drive enquiry conversion through proactive follow-up and sales-focused approach; Identify and pursue opportunities to grow conference, wedding, and social event revenue; Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure all events are costed to achieve profitability targets; Monitor event profitability, including managing costs, preparing P&L reporting, and ensuring budgets are met and exceeded; Liaise with internal departments and external vendors to deliver high-quality events aligned with brand standards; Act as a problem solver, managing issues before, during, and after events to ensure client satisfaction
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC