Associate Director of Sales

Job description

Company Description

Pullman & Mercure King George Square is a vibrant 438 room twin towered hotel which acts as a sanctuary for leisure and business travellers. Located opposite King George Square, City Hall and ideally situated in the heart of Brisbane CBD the hotel has some of the largest conference spaces in Brisbane incorporating 2 ballrooms. The hotel also features the amazing and extremely popular venues of Goldfinch Restaurant and Street Cafe, Sixteen Antlers Rooftop Bar as well as KG Bar and an Executive Lounge. 

Life with us is about bringing the passion, staying curious, and performing at your best. If you can do that; this opportunity is limitless! As an experienced Associate Director of Sales, you will join our illustrious team and elevate our brand to new heights.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing, we are currently seeking an Associate Director of Sales to join our dynamic team within the city’s largest premium conference luxury hotel.  This role is suitable for an experienced sales professional who enjoys working across different market segments.

     What is the role all about:

·  Respond to client enquiries to determine meeting and event needs
·  Prepare quotations for conference and events proposals covering venue, function, menu and accommodation costs ensuring revenue is maximized
·  Drive sales strategy to ensure conversion targets are achieved 
·  Proactively source new businesses
·  Lead and develop the Conference & Events team
·  Liaise with the entire operations team to ensure high quality, impeccable service and experience is provided

Qualifications

·  Extensive sales experience including outbound calling and meeting established KPIs
·  Advanced knowledge of OPERA Cloud, & Delphi
·  A genuine passion and motivation for the hospitality industry.
·  Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills with a positive, “can do” attitude
·  Impeccable communication skills with a variety of stakeholders
·  An ability to stay calm under pressure
·  Ability to coach, mentor & develop your team to achieve the collective goal

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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.

      Benefits Your Way:

·  Access to Accor team benefits, including global discount's on accommodation and food & beverage.
·  A supportive and collaborative work environment.
·  The opportunity to grow and progress your career with Australia’s largest hospitality employer – Accor
·  Accor has a strong focus on ensuring all of its people feel welcome and feel valued.

       Why work for Accor?

        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.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/ Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS