Area Conference & Events Manager
Job No:
STAM2025301301
Location:
Glenelg
Are you an experienced Conference & Events leader with a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences and driving business success?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic hotel group as Area Conference & Events Manager, overseeing the strategic coordination and delivery of meetings, events, and functions across both Stamford Grand Adelaide and Stamford Plaza Adelaide.
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. 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.
About the role
As the Area Conference & Events Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the success of our Conference & Events operations.
Reporting to the Director of Sales, you will oversee a team of skilled event professionals, ensuring seamless coordination of all meetings, conferences, banquets, and special events across the region.
You’ll oversee the end to end management of all events from corporate meetings and gala dinners to weddings and large-scale conferences ensuring flawless delivery, strong client relationships, and maximum profitability.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact across multiple properties, working in partnership with General Managers and department heads to elevate service standards and deliver outstanding results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop Conference & Events teams across multiple hotel sites.
- Oversee event planning, operations, and post-event review processes.
- Drive revenue growth through effective yield management and proactive sales strategies.
- Collaborate with Sales, F&B, and Operations teams to deliver seamless event experiences.
- Maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and suppliers.
- Monitor performance metrics, budgets, and service quality across all event spaces.
- Support innovation in event design, sustainability initiatives, and guest engagement.
About you
You are a natural leader with a strong passion for events and an unwavering commitment to excellence. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring both strategic insight and hands-on operational expertise.
You’ll be someone who takes pride in transforming spaces into unforgettable experiences and motivating teams to deliver service excellence every time.
- Extensive experience in Conference & Events Management, ideally within large-scale hotels or multi-venue environments.
- Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, forecast revenue, and analyse performance.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and innovation.
- A strong eye for detail and the ability to anticipate client and guest needs.
- Proficiency in hotel systems such as Opera, Delphi, or similar event management platforms (preferred).
- Full working rights in Australia
Culture and Benefits
- Carparking
- Dry cleaning
- Staff meal provided while on shift
- Discounted meals and beverages
- Career growth opportunities
- car parking
This is a full-time placement, operationally driven hours with occasional evening and weekend work.
How to Apply
If you have the experience, we'll give you the opportunity. Please submit a cover letter and resume.
We thank you in advance for taking the time to apply for our exclusive role, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
For an efficient role turnaround interview will be occurring concurrently with the live ad.
No recruitment agencies please.
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
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