QT Gold Coast

QT Gold Coast, 7 Staghorn Avenue, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

QT Gold Coast is part of EVT, and being a part of EVT means believing in changing the game. Why? Because no one wants ordinary. If you're seeking to be part of the kind of wow-factor moments you can help shape, then you've come to the right place.

About EVT: As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.

About QT: QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT's premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of 'expect the unexpected', every property delivers an experience that combines local influence with QT's signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.

About the Role: The Conference & Events Executive assists the C&E Manager in achieving the departmental occupancy/yield results by ensuring all practices and procedures within the department are implemented and monitored.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Director of Sales to monitor progress towards sales goals and adjust actions as necessary.
• Participate actively in weekly Business on the Books meetings and provide thorough updates on all leads.
• Prospect and engage potential C&E clients under the guidance of the Director of Sales, including warm calls and networking.
• Plan approaches, develop proposals, participate in pricing, and handle objections to convert leads and grow business.
• Present new products and services, enhance client relationships, and participate in internal and external debriefs.
• Submit weekly progress reports, maintain accurate sales data, contribute to forecasts, and track activity on accounts.
• Liaise with the Director of Sales and other departments to ensure effective communication and approval of major quotes.
• Assist with administrative tasks including preparing quotes, issuing contracts, database management, filing, and maintaining records in Ivvy.
• Ensure client requests are responded to within 24 hours and special requirements are met.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to plan, pitch, and close deals effectively.
• Proficiency in sales databases, CRM platforms (Ivvy preferred), and accurate record-keeping.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and liaise effectively across departments.
• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.
• $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
• Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
• Rapidcareer growth opportunities through our EVT network.
• Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
• Australia and NZ's largest and most diverse experiences company.

Join QT Gold Coast and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

When you click apply you will be directed through to our Job Ad listed on Dayforce which is the platform in place to track all of our applicants when applying for roles with the EVT group. You will be asked to enter in your information and answer some screening questions when applying.