At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales for conferences and events while building strong client relationships.
- Company: Join EVT, a leader in creating unforgettable experiences across hotels and entertainment.
- Benefits: Enjoy 50% off dining, discounted movie tickets, and rapid career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with endless career paths and community involvement.
- Why this job: Be a Daymaker and make every moment memorable for clients and guests.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for sales and customer service.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
About EVT
Rydges South Bank is part of EVT, one of Australasia’s market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel.
In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game.
It's why we all call ourselves
Daymakers: each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.
We're not just in the neighbourhood, we're part of it.
Every hotel is designed for ease, connection and quality.
From check-in to check-out, our local heroes bring a can-do attitude and "too easy" service.
Whether it's for work or a well-earned break, our place feels like home with the charm of somewhere new.
Join us to help make every moment memorable.
EVT has an endless range of roles and career paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, Ly Lo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo.
Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.
Once you're in, there are no limits on where your career could take you.
About the Role
As Sales Executive, you'll develop new sales opportunities and manage your account base to drive revenue, with a focus on conference and events.
Reporting to the Director of Sales, you'll work to the hotel's annual business and sales revenue plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with decision makers, meeting planners and procurement contacts within your managed accounts.
- Prospect for new conference and events clients through cold and warm calling to build a strong pipeline.
- Identify need periods and develop strategies to drive business within them.
- Support sales initiatives such as site inspections, client entertainment, familiarisations and client gifting.
- Work with the Conference and Events Coordinator and operations teams to make sure sales commitments are delivered.
- Assist with monthly reports, forecasts and budgets, working to achieve and exceed targets.
What You'll Bring
- Confidence building relationships with decision makers, meeting planners and procurement contacts.
- Comfort with cold and warm calling to generate new business.
- Strong research skills to understand clients and managed accounts.
- Good administration and organisation, including database input and client file tracking.
- A working knowledge of budget targets and a drive to exceed them.
- A positive, professional attitude and respect for business confidentiality.
- Willingness to attend business, social and industry events.
How You Work
- Daymaker ethos: no one's too big for the small things.
- Owner's mindset: acts on data and feedback; ships improvements.
- Resilient and solutions-focused: stays calm, moves fast.
- Growth mindset: learns, shares, and levels up others.
Perks from Day One
As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels, no ivory towers.
- 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, Ly Lo and more.
- $2 movie tickets plus discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
- Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
- Rapid career growth across our hotel and entertainment network.
- Paid parental leave; community and volunteering opportunities.
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds
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Sales Executive in Brisbane employer: Evt
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and growth, offering a supportive work culture where teamwork and collaboration thrive. With flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development, staff can enjoy a fulfilling career while contributing to creating memorable experiences for guests in the stunning tropical setting of Cairns. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and fosters a positive environment.
