Weddings & Events Sales Executive

The Realm Precinct is busier than ever and searching for an experienced Weddings & Events Sales Executive to join our rapidly expanding, innovative and award-winning Conference & Events in a Fully Time capacity.

Our Story

The award winning Doma Hotels, located on the footsteps of Parliament House, in the elegant suburb of Barton. The resort style 'Realm Precinct' consists of; Hotel Realm, Burbury Hotel & Apartments, Little National Hotel and Brassey Hotel. Offering diverse, high-quality accommodation, conferencing and numerous food and beverage outlets.

Doma Hotels has been developing and managing hotels in Canberra for over 30 years and today, Doma Hotels is one of Canberra's largest independent hoteliers, with 5 hotels in Canberra, and has expanded into Sydney and Newcastle, leading the way in contemporary luxury. Our portfolio is recognised nationally from hotels, residential and commercial development, wellness, restaurants, day spas and more.

We are passionate about high performance living and wellness. We are not just a company; we are a community vested in each other's success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company.

About the role

Working in a fun and lively environment, the Weddings & Events Sales Executive is responsible for selling and coordinating weddings and special events for DOMA Hotels. This role involves ensuring effective and professional communication with the multi-operational teams and all other relevant outlets within the hotels. This role will deliver exceptional service and experience for our guests and customers.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating weddings, special events and conferences across Doma Hotels, including preparing and communicating event orders
• Providing an exceptional guest experience at all touch points across the client customer journey
• Driving sales by providing accurate and timely quotations and contracts for conferences and events covering venue, menu and accommodation costs to enhance the success of events
• Conduct site inspections to showcase the portfolio of Doma Hotels to new and existing clients when required
• Liaising with the operations and kitchen teams to ensure high quality, impeccable service and experience is provided to clients
• Develop and maintain a contact and customer database within iVvy
• Representing Doma Hotels at industry trade shows, conferences and networking events when required
• Provide continuous courteous, friendly customer driven service and project an attitude of enthusiasm and flexibility

What you will bring

At Doma Hotels, we constantly strive to find exceptional individuals who contribute to our team's success. Your natural flare exudes passion and ambition, a guest-service expert, with a keen eye for detail.  Naturally, your previous years as an Events Executive, within a luxury hospitality setting, will come highly regarded, as will the following:

• Strong organisational and coordination abilities with excellent attention to detail
• Experience of iVvy , Opera and Event Draw software systems desirable
• Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with a wide range of clients and stakeholders
• Excellent time management, with the ability to manage multiple events and tight deadlines
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, including confident negotiation capabilities
• Impeccable grooming, presentation, and a polished, welcoming demeanor
• A friendly, outgoing personality and the ability to offer outstanding service
• Ability to work a Tuesday-Saturday working week
• A valid working visa for Australia

Why you want to join our Team

At Doma Hotels our mission is great people in great places providing exceptional experiences. We offer our staff extensive training and development, including our 'Future You' training platform. As well as a fun, vibrant and friendly working environment, and plenty of career pathway opportunities.

Doma staff receive great benefits, including (but not limited to) discounts across; accommodation (for themselves, friends and family), parking, wellness facilities (the spa and the gym), complimentary staff bootcamp, food and beverage, and early bird access to Doma residential apartment developments.

If you are looking to broaden your experience and work with one of Canberra's leading conference venues, apply by providing a CV and cover letter with your application.

If you wish to know more about the role, including position description. Jump on our website Doma Hotels and contact Doma HR.

Doma Hotels is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Doma Hotels does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.