Conference Sales Executive - 12 Month Contract

Company Description

Located in the heart of Te Whanganui-a-tara, Mövenpick Hotel Wellington is a premium destination hotel that fosters human connections, crafts meaningful family moments and curates culinary experiences for business, leisure, and family guests.

Mövenpick Hotel has a dedicated floor of event spaces, plus canvases for social celebrations including Forage Kitchen + Bar, offering culinary dining experiences and set to a panoramic city backdrop.

We are seeking a creative event professional to join our sales team as Conference Sales Executive covering a 12month Maternity Leave period. This pivotal role will report directly to the Director of Sales & Marketing & the General Manager, and collaborate closely with the Hotel Operations.

Job Description

• Oversee the entire event management process from initial quoting to proactive sales initiatives, follow-ups, contracting, event coordination, and billing.
• Collaborate closely with operations to ensure seamless execution of events.
• Maintain exceptional service standards, consistently seeking opportunities to generate revenue.
• Foster high levels of engagement with both guests and team members, ensuring a memorable experience for all.
• Follow up with clients for repeat opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Conference & Events Coordinator or in a Junior Sales role.
• Solid understanding of Conference & Events (C&E) operations.
• Basic knowledge of the sales process.
• Proactive and able to take initiative.
• Excellent guest service & communication skills.

Additional Information

• Free staff meal provided during shift
• Family & Friends Hotel Discounts Ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards.
• Annual reward of a free night's accommodation at the hotel (did we say there is breakfast and dinner included?)
• Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!
• Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!
• Incredible AccorHeartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
• Accor'srefer-a-friend bonus
• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme
• Access to ourEmployee Assistance Program

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're welcome to let us know.