Assistant Conference and Events Manager

**Job No**: STAM2024301120
**Location**: Adelaide
Assistant Conference and Events Manager
**Location**: Adelaide South Australia
About Stamford Hotels and Resorts
Stamford Hotels and Resorts, a part of the Stamford Group, manages the Group’s portfolio of luxury premium hotels located in Australia and New Zealand. The hotel portfolio consist of nearly 1800 rooms and over 1000 employees. In addition to the hotels, the Stamford Group owns a portfolio of premium commercial office properties internationally, and is involved in the development of high end luxury residential units in Australia.
At Stamford Hotels and Resorts, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We strive to retain, develop and reward passionate and success-orientated professionals at all levels. In our pursuit for excellence, we encourage entrepreneurial thinking, challenge the status quo and inculcate a sense of ownership while fostering an environment of transparency, collaboration, respect and integrity among our employees, business partners and the larger community.
About the role
As a professional Assistant Conference & Events Manager you will be working across both Stamford Plaza Adelaide and Stamford Grand Adelaide properties.
Reporting to the Area Conference & Events Manager and Area Director of Sales, the Assistant Conference and Events Manager is responsible for generating quality business from corporate events, conferences, social events, weddings and every conceivable celebration.
We seek a passionate professional who can convert leads into contracts for the Conference and Events Department, manage quoting, proposals, contracts and execution to deliver standout conferences and events that set, break, then recreate industry benchmarks.
**In the role you will be responsible for**:
Meeting and exceeding sales targets
Establishing a great rapport with clients to ensure guest satisfaction
Driving a strong sales-driven culture, with the ability to mentor team members
Assisting to developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies
Generating reports for the Conference and Events team
Ensuring the safety of our employees and guests
This is a full-time placement, operationally driven hours with occasional evening and weekend work.
About you
If you are a driven, detail orientated go-getter with proven sales experience and you possess the below, please apply:
Hold a tertiary qualification in Event Management or equivalent (desirable)
Demonstrated experience in a similar role as a conference / banqueting leadership role for 2 years
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
Previous experience within a hotel environment desirable
The ability to work under pressure in a busy and dynamic space
Excellent presentation and exceptional communication skills
Proven ability to motivate and manage staff
Advanced working knowledge of the Microsoft Computer Suite
Working knowledge of Opera and Delphi CRM system highly desirable
Full working rights in Australia
Culture and Benefits
**As a team member with us you can expect to receive**:
The opportunity to work with industry professionals in an exciting hotel environment;
Great opportunities for career development;
Staff meals provided on shift;
Dry cleaning allowance;
An attractive food and beverage discount program;
Discounted car parking.
How to Apply
No recruitment agencies please.
**Applications close**: 9th March 2025
Stamford Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, covered under applicable law