Conference and Events Manager

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Oaks Hotels Full time

Company Description

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a diverse portfolio of over 530 properties. Through our Anantara, Avani, Elewana, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow and TIVOLI properties, Minor Hotels operates in 50+ countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and South America.

Minor Hotels AU & NZ is a proud leader in strata titled accommodation management with numerous Hotels, Resorts and Residential Apartment buildings throughout Australia and New Zealand.

**Job Description**:
We are looking for a passionate and driven Conference & Event Manager who enjoys creating exceptional customer experiences to join our team on a full-time basis.

In this role you will be responsible for dealing with all types of businesses and audiences who need to arrange a conference or event at Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel. From start to finish you will be involved with the sales process from the initial quote, contract and coordinating the event.

**The role includes the following responsibilities**:

- Plan events from start to finish for our clients.
- Maintain outstanding client relationships with existing and potential clients.
- Building relationships with preferred suppliers.
- Proactively seek new business opportunities.
- Attend relevant conferences and trade shows.
- Provide outstanding customer service to our clients at all times.

Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel is discreetly positioned in the heart of Melbourne’s central business precinct and it is the perfect venue for events. It offers complete flexibility for any conference, dinner or meeting with a range of conference rooms to choose from.

**Qualifications**:

- Previous experience in event coordination in the hospitality industry.
- Strong communication skills and proven ability to solve problems independently
- Exceptional time management skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously and with as part of a team
- Have a can do attitude in a fast-paced environment
- Resilience and adaptability to work under the pressure

A degree in business management, event coordination, or related would be an advantage

Additional Information

Join our positive and vibrant team and be rewarded with these team benefits:

- 50% discounts on accommodation across all Minor Hotel brands in AUS and NZ
- Discount when you visit any of our restaurants, cafes, bars and wellness retreats
- Discounts on 530 Minor hotels and F&B outlets across the globe
- 50% off The Coffee Club VIP membership
- Furniture, Australia Zoo, Medibank insurance discounts
- Secondments and promotion opportunities across Minor Hotel globally
- Career progression & education assistance
- Additional paid leave including Birthday, Vaccine and Study leave
- Wellbeing programs (Uprise)
- Reward & Recognition programs
- Team member referral program
- Uniform provided
- Laundry allowance for some roles*

Joining Minor means you become a partner in a diverse, expanding global organization with limitless opportunities to thrive and achieve. Minor International includes three key business units: Minor Hotels, Minor Food, and Minor Lifestyle. With a team of over 66,000 and operating over 60 countries Minor International is one of the fastest growing hospitality, restaurant and lifestyle companies in the Asia Pacific Region.

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