Hozpitality - Conference & Events Executive

Accor Company Description Our Hotel At AccorHotels, we are passionate about ensuring our guests and colleagues feel welcome and valued and take every opportunity to create an unforgettable experience. Novotel Perth Langley is located within the Perth CBD, with sensational views of the Swan River. Offering 256 well-appointed hotel rooms and suites, multiple food and beverage venues and six conference rooms. Job Description We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Conference and Events Executive for the Novotel Perth Langley. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales, planning, and administrative tasks to cultivate Corporate, Association, and Government clientele in alignment with event and revenue objectives. This role will require collaboration with various internal stakeholders including the broader Sales team, Planning, Finance, Corporate Services, and Operations. Building interdepartmental relationships will be integral to ensuring seamless coordination and delivery of exceptional service standards. What you're here to do

• Respond to Event, Meeting, Group Accommodation and MICE inquiries
• Prepare, present, and follow up on proposals.
• Proactively drive sales, meeting revenue targets, and managing corporate, association, and government accounts.
• Coordinate site inspections with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Discuss and plan event requirements, including technology needs with clients.
• Prepare event orders, banquet event orders, floor plans, and other essential information for event execution.
• Brief operational teams for each event.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time, maintaining detailed records in our systems (Opera).

Qualifications What you will need

• Tertiary qualifications in tourism, hospitality, business, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience in a similar role.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record in understanding, collaborating, and meeting customer expectations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Understanding of event planning and event technology.
• Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Additional Information In addition to the opportunity to grow and develop your career potential, we provide duty meals and discounts in over 100 countries with AccorHotels and our partners. We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know. What you will enjoy

• Work Your Way - We adjust to your lifestyle and meet you where you are
• Learn Your Way - Personal development plans and career progression
• Incredible staff discounts across all Accor properties and restaurants (worldwide!)
• Gain amazing exposure working with a leader in the industry
• Career progression and diversification will be a dream with the hundreds of properties in our portfolio