Weddings & Social Events Sales Executive -InterContinental Hayman

About us

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with around 350,000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries.

As part of the IHG team, our people help our guests create amazing memories and deliver our purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good.

The InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise.

What's the job?

As Weddings and Social Events Sales Executive you will manage and coordinate the end to end planning of all wedding and social events; from initial enquiry, quoting, follow-up, event planning and management.

Promoting InterContinental World of Weddings and InterContinental Meetings, you will successfully position the Resort to all potential clients and booked clients via site inspections, personalised proposals and in conversation.

You will be responsible for personalised quoting, effective follow up to ensure conversion, event planning and management, and overseeing operational delivery to ensure complete customer satisfaction. 

The role will also be responsible for fostering strong supplier relationships that meet client expectations and maximise overall profitability for the resort.

Salary $70,000

Your day to day

We are seeking a dynamic individual to actively participate in all training sessions, manage personal development plans, and maintain key relationships with various departments to ensure alignment and regular communication.

This role requires adherence to IHG policies on the Trade Practices Act, Gifts and Bribery, Data Privacy, and OHS&W procedures.

The successful candidate will report workplace hazards, support OHS&W initiatives, and engage in the IHG Community Engagement program.

The ideal candidate will support sales initiatives by coordinating with clients, ensuring service delivery, and maintaining a presence during functions.

Responsibilities include negotiating rates, maximizing event revenues, and monitoring sales goals.

The role also involves developing sales proposals, managing financial transactions, and staying ahead of competitor strategies.

Creative input on product development and contributions to business plans and market segment strategies are essential.

Regular communication with clients and internal departments is key to exceeding expectations and achieving financial goals.

What we need from you

We are seeking an enthusiastic and professional team player who knows how to deliver great service and exceed guest expectations.

You will have:


* High school diploma / secondary education / equivalent


* 2 years’ related experience in weddings and social events. 


* You’ll have a current clean driver’s license


* Meticulous attention to detail, planning and execution


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