Conference and Events Sales Executive

Come and join our team at Pullman Cairns International. The Pullman legacy embodies the spirit of boundless innovation, brilliances and limitless possibilities. Redefined hospitality by seeing the familiar differently! We are who we serve, we hire for personality, train for the skill. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining the team, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

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Our Service spirit, call to action that brings us together with a shared purpose, we believe that true progress is collective. We embrace a shared responsibility to shape a positive and inclusive future for all. We hire for personality and train for skill.

Our esteemed hotel is centrally located in Cairns City. Our property features 324 elegantly appointed rooms, 18 versatile meeting spaces, Coco’s Kitchen and Bar, as well as in-room dining services. We’re now looking for a proactive and organised Conference and Events Sales Executive to manage events from confirmation to post-event follow-up. If you’re passionate about creating seamless, memorable experiences and enjoy working closely with clients and teams to bring events to life — we’d love to hear from you.

As a Conference and Events Sales Executive, you’ll play a key role in crafting unforgettable event experiences — guiding clients from their initial enquiry through to seamless post-event follow-up. With a sharp attention to detail and a genuine passion for hospitality, you’ll bring clients’ visions to life, ensuring each event exceeds expectations. From preparing customized quotes and proposals to leading inspiring site inspections, you’ll take ownership of every stage. By collaborating with internal teams, creating impactful event materials, and nurturing strong client relationships, you’ll deliver exceptional, flawlessly executed events that leave a lasting impression.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading the coordination of conferences and events from confirmation to completion, working closely with coordinators to ensure every detail is just right.
• Preparing tailored quotes and proposals, and following up to secure and confirm bookings.
• Organising and hosting site inspections, helping clients feel confident and inspired by our event spaces.
• Collaborating with the Director of Sales on the creation of event collateral such as conference kits and promotional materials.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients through attentive communication and accurate record-keeping in our events database.
• Working cross-functionally with departments across the hotel to ensure seamless planning and flawless event execution.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has prior experience in sales within the hospitality industry (preferred).
• Holds a tertiary degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field (preferred).
• Possesses strong client engagement skills, with the ability to identify opportunities, negotiate contracts, and convert leads into successful events.
• Communicates effectively, with the confidence to present proposals and interact with clients at all stages.
• Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills to manage deadlines and event coordination seamlessly.
• Pays meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every quote, contract, and event preparation is accurate and precise.

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

• Immediate access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
• #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

• We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop 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.