Conference & Events Executive
Job No:
STAM2022190705
Location:
Melbourne
About the role
Stamford Hotels and Resorts have an exciting opportunity available for a passionate Conference and Events Executive. This role will be based in Melbourne providing support to Stamford Plaza Melbourne.
Reporting to the Director of Sales and Marketing in this role you will be responsible for all conferences and events functions in the hotel which includes but not limited to planning, administration and execution of logistics as assigned. This is a unique full time, ongoing role based in the Melbourne CBD and is suited to a high calibre individual ready to take the next step in their career.
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 consists 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.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Arrange and conduct Hotel familiarisations and/or site inspections as and when required.
- Responsible for all administrative duties in the team
- Provide quotations for conference and events proposals covering venue, function, menu and accommodation costs ensuring revenue is maximized
- Demonstrate strong product knowledge of the hotel, including but not limited to room types, meeting rooms, rates, food and beverage outlets and other hotel features and guest facilities.
- Liaises and work closely with respective departments in ensuring guest requests and expectation are met
- Coordinate with vendors, exhibitors and stakeholders during event planning
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
The ideal candidate will be:
- Advanced diploma or university degree in related field
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a similar role
- Immaculate personal presentation skills and grooming
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for hospitality service excellence, with an eye for detail towards delivering an unrivalled customer service experience
- Ability to foster team spirit with a positive, can do attitude,
- Excellent problem solving / researching skills
- Previous experience within a hotel environment desirable
Culture and Benefits
Our 'Knight's Head' Logo is conceived from our founder Sir Stamford's family crest and symbolises the strength and unity of our members within the company. We believe our people are our greatest asset and we therefore strive to reward, retain and develop passionate and success-orientated professionals at all levels. As a team member with us you can expect to receive;
- Opportunity to progress within the organisation
- Free staff meals
- Laundry on site