About the Business

Rydges is part of EVT, a proudly Australian-owned company with over 100 years of experience in hospitality, entertainment and leisure in Australia & New Zealand.

Join the Rydges World Square Conference and Events Sales team. You will be joining a team that runs a 460-room CBD hotel with our 120-seat Amber restaurant and the Sydney Cidery in addition to the 10 function rooms. The dynamic sales team consistently celebrates achieving milestones every month.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Director of Meetings and Event Sales and working closely with the Food and Beverage operations team, this junior role will involve the sales and event management of conferences, meetings and social functions. This role requires strong administration, relationship building, selling, and organisation skills.

Duties

Key responsibilities and tasks consist of, but are not limited to:

Pro-actively follow up quotes and enquiries to develop business

Build strong relationships with customers and seek post-event feedback

Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events

Forge open communication with banquet operations and the kitchen to provide accurate information for a smooth handover of functions from banquet sales to banquet operations.

Take the lead on managing administration tasks to ensure the team is up to date with all critical due dates

Benefits and Perks

At Rydges World Square, we are committed to providing a rewarding and supportive work environment for our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Access to our comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Benefit and perks

Up to 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo, Independent Collection and more

$2-$25 movie tickets at iMaX, Moonlight Cinema, Gold Class, with 50% discount on F&B!

10-50% Off Thredbo Alpine hotel with 50% off 7 days ski pass for your winter holidays

Training programs with industry leaders throughout the year to support your growth

Employee Assistance Program to support your personal plans and wellbeing

Local community involvement, volunteering, and charitable giving.

Skills & experience

A sound knowledge of the Events or Hospitality Industry

High-level proficiency in MS Office suite

Experience in Ivvy advantageous

Must have valid working rights in Australia

*Only short listed candidates will be notified

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