Sales and Events Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Gold Coast, Australia TAFE Queensland Full time

About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. TAFE Queensland been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2023 Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies.
By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.
Your Opportunity
Unique opportunity for Sales and Events Coordinator - working Monday - Friday
Showcasing a brand new beautiful event space seating up to 200, ideal for Weddings, Conferences and Specialised Events that you help create.

**As the Sales and Events Coordinator, you will**:

- drive the sales and grow business profitability whilst maximising the commercial use of the Robina Event Centre by identifying and targeting potential clients for private events, corporate gatherings and celebrations;
- be responsible for working with the Events team to organise events and provide an administrative support service that will assist the team to drive sales and grow business profitability whilst maximising the commercial use of the Robina event centre
- leverage the sustainability aspects of the campus as a point of difference to build the campus reputation and attract commercial business to the Robina event centre.

The role will be located at the TAFE Queensland Gold Coast Robina campus. Leading the way as a sustainable vocational institution in Australia, our Robina campus ensures that sustainability is embedded into every aspect of campus operations including campus design, course curriculum and student life.
The Robina campus is not just a place of learning for our students, but a place for the community to come together. Students will practise their new-found skills, connecting with the local community at our live training facilities including Fitness Centre, Rooftop Restaurant, Coffee Shop and Conference and Banquet Centre.
The position reports to the Operations Manager, Faculty of Business, Education, Hospitality and Language (BEHL), TAFE Queensland Gold Coast Region.
This is a Permanent Full Time opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively source and convert new business and event opportunities for the Robina Event Centre.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create enticing promotions and marketing materials for exciting and unforgettable event experiences including the utilisation of social media and other platforms to promote the Robina Event Centre as a premier venue for events.
- Meet with potential clients for site visits and participate in open days and event expos for business development opportunities.
- Foster relationships with local businesses and event planners to generate repeat business.
- Manage the end to end planning and execution of events by managing all aspects of client engagement, with a focus on providing a high quality client experience throughout the event booking, planning and delivery process. This will also extend to the in house events.
- Carry out tasks of a financial nature including the preparation and costing of event orders for review by the Events team prior to preparing and distributing proposals, contracts and invoices to the client.
- Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports for review by the region's management team
- Work closely with the restaurant management team to align events with the overall brand and ambiance of the establishment.
- Coordinate event planning, briefing and debriefing meetings to ensure collaboration with kitchen and service staff to deliver a smooth event operations and exceptional guest experiences.
- Liaise with suppliers, including but not limited to theming & staging, AV and entertainment based on event requirements.
- Model and actively promote an ethical and safe work environment that supports a best practice regarding health, safety, wellness and sustainability.

How you will be assessed
The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:
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- Demonstrated experience in a sales and event coordination role, preferably in the hospitality industry.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and prioritise the delivery of an effective administrative service in an environment of strict and competing deadlines with a focus on quality client service.
- Strong organisational ability and attention to detail in designing unique event experiences and finding innovative solutions to challenges that may arise.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal sk



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