Sales Manager Corporate & MICE Part Time - Mercure Perth on Hay

Company Description

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

Mercure Perth on Hay is a 127 room full service property located near the beautiful Swan River in the heart of Perth CBD. With refurbishments now completed, multiple conference spaces and a sweeping indoor/outdoor F&B dining space, this Hotel offers an opportunity to surprise & delight our guests.

Job Description

We are looking for a Part Time Sales Manager - Corporate & MICE to join our team and assist the General Manager is growing our Corporate and Meeting and Events business.

Flexible working hours with a flexible workweek - days and hours can be negotiated to suit the right candidate.

 What your work day will look like:

• Develop successful business acquisition strategies for meetings, social events and corporate accommodation business 
• Maintenance of conference & corporate database of key contacts/clients.
• Actively develop customer relationships and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through fostering strong relationships
• Pro-actively manage a small account base with the target to drive new business from these accounts
• Work closely with the Conference and Events Coordinator to convert conference enquiries and ensure a successful event for your clients
• Working closely with the General Manager and Portfolio Director of Sales and Marketing on strategies for the hotel, restaurant and event spaces.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Experience utilising multiple mediums to communicate and build relationships with clients
• Confidence with selling accommodation, event and outlet spaces within the Hotel 
• A hunger to convert business, a professional who is driven by results
• Strong focus and passion for hotel operations, hospitality & travel
• Great interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of colleagues, customers and clients and across a broad range of mediums

Additional Information

• An opportunity to Work Your Way, Learn Your Way and experience Benefits Your Way at Accor
• Ability to really contribute and feel pride in knowing you have made a difference to the greater good of the Hotel Operation
• Work alongside passionate industry professionals who LOVE what they do
• Be mentored by experienced Accor Hospitality professionals who want to see you succeed!