Weddings & Social Events Manager

Job description

Company Description

Embark on a journey of luxury and excellence with Sydney’s iconic first international 5-star hotel! Sofitel Sydney Wentworth offers an unforgettable luxury escape, where guests discover the perfect blend of the  French Zest  and Sofitel luxury. 

We are currently undergoing a complete transformation and enhancing all the hotel facilities to continue delivering outstanding luxury service to our guests. Scheduled to complete the changes in Spring 2024, the hotel will provide an all-encompassing experience where entertainment, leisure, dining, conferencing and unparalleled hospitality will converge seamlessly, transcending traditional hotel boundaries.

We're setting new standards in the Australian hospitality scene and we are seeking a talented Leader to help craft a unique experience where luxury reaches new heights. Apply now and be part of the  “ Rebirth of a Sydney Icon”   with us!

Job Description

We'd love to tell you more , you will be:

·  Quoting, contracting and managing the end to end planning   of Weddings  ensuring that the client receives seamless five star service from the initial enquiry to post event follow up.
·  Assisting with special events  once contracted by the Sales team. 
·  Identifying new business opportunities . 
·  Hosting site inspections ,  attending trade shows  and  networking events  as required to represent the Hotel and enhance its profile.
·  Collaborate with the marketing team  on Wedding Campaigns, Advertisements and Collateral.
·  Completing internal reporting and administration as required in line
with departmental processes. 
·  Working within a fast-paced, fun & supportive team of  10+ Sales professionals to collaborate with & learn from . 

Qualifications

Your keys to growth & success with us include: 

·  Weddings experience (it’s a  must ) 
·  Proven ability to sell
·  High attention to detail as you multi-task
·  Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to ‘think on your feet’
·  Events experience
·  Natural relationship builder
·  Flexibility to working days/hours to suit client requirements from time to time (some weekend work will be required) 
·  Experience in a premium or similar environment would be highly regarded

Additional Information

Joining our team will  unlock  generous local, national & international  industry benefits  on accommodation, dining, travel, wellbeing & more  from Day 1 . You will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment and be a part of the Hotel's future success. We offer  discounted city parking ,  complimentary dry cleaning ,  progressive leave policies  (including 10 weeks parental leave) and  unlimited development opportunities  as you  learn from industry experts  with international leader in Hospitality - Accor. We genuinely care about your success and want to help you grow on your journey with us. 

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, a new challenge in 2024, we look forward to finding out more about you and invite you to apply!