Conference & Events Coordinator - Rydges Camperdown in Sydney

Conference & Events Coordinator - Rydges Camperdown

Rydges Hotels & Resorts, a part of EVT, offers refreshingly local stays across city, regional and resort‐style hotels. Every property is designed for ease, connection and quality, from check‐in to check‐out. Whether it's for work or a well‐earned break, our places feel like home with the charm of somewhere new.

About the role

Undertake daily administration and reactive sales activities including correspondence, filing, and preparation of quotes, general telephone enquiries and completion of post‐event follow‐up.

• Assist in the co‐ordination of conferences, dinners, weddings, accommodation and private dining restaurant bookings as required. Book, update and/or cancel bookings accurately and according to the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Handle calls, book appointments, assist in lead generation and enquiry follow‐up.
• Work closely with back‐of‐house teams to ensure events are coordinated appropriately and in line with meeting or exceeding the client's expectations.
• Ensure presence on site for special events as event coordinator or at the direction of the Director of Sales or General Manager.
• Conduct site inspections for clients and third‐party suppliers as required for coordination of events.
• Appropriate maintenance of the iVvy event management system including details of sales activity, client information, tentative and confirmed bookings.
• Prepare regular reports as directed by the Conference Sales Manager or General Manager and adhoc reports where requested.
• Be a Brand Ambassador for the hotel and Event Hospitality and Entertainment.
• Attend all scheduled meetings.
• Participate in scheduled training and development programs.
• Conduct post‐event follow‐up and work closely with clients to secure future business for the hotel and EVT group.
• Give assistance and support to other departments and/or colleagues when needed.

EVT Perks offer a range of always‐on discounts on our amazing entertainment and travel experiences across Australia and New Zealand, available to every EVT employee, including casual employees, from day one.