Conference Sales Executive

**Conference Sales Executive**

**Mission**
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who loves event planning and execution, can work autonomously and has a keen eye for detail. This role reports directly to the Director of Sales and Marketing and Area General Manager is the face of our conference and events department.

This person will be responsible for the Development, Logistics and Coordination of Conference & Incentive business on behalf of the Sofitel Wellington

They will manage a proactive sales call plan from existing and targeted client base to develop new conference opportunities within corporate, government, consortia and leisure markets.

Professional representation of the hotels to industry, stakeholders and prospective cliental including product training, presentations and attendance at network events (some of which are outside of hours).

**What’s in it for you**:

- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
- Learning programs through our Academies
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

**What you will be doing**:
**Key Objective**

To be responsible for **the Development, Promotion** and **Sale** of Conference & Incentive business on behalf of the Hotel.

**Key Duties**
- Maintenance of all conference incentive databases for key contacts/clients.
- Preparation, Presentation and closing of conference and incentive proposals.
- Provide quotations for conference and incentive proposals covering venue, functions, menus and accommodation costs
- Total organisation of conference and incentive activity/events from Enquiry -Confirmation to Post-Event follow-up in order to maximise client satisfaction.
- Meet and greet clients on arrival to their event, ensuring the smooth operational execution of all needs. Work closely with the hotel conference and events staff to guide, train and mentor them to provide the level of service required
- Plan and execute a weekly events meeting with all hotel stakeholders to ensure clear communication throughout the hotel on every event
- Be up to date on Meeting Planner systems and offers, sell the membership to all clients and meet hotel targets for member revenues

**Personality & Skills**
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate with impact across all levels.
- Target driven, thrives on setting, analysing and achieving goals
- Possesses a high attention to detail, and are well organized.
- Takes pride in personal presentation.
- Passion for delivering an outstanding experience

**Specific Requirements**
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate with impact across all levels.
- Relevant experience ideally within premium or luxury markets.
- Experience of managing contracts, responding to RFPs is preferred.
- Strong user knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, CRM tools (ANAIS), Excel.
- Target driven, thrives on setting, analysing and achieving goals
- Possesses a high attention to detail, and are well organized.
- Takes pride in personal presentation.
- Passion for delivering an outstanding experience

**Why work for Accor?**
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo **#BELIMITLESS**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Flexible hours
- Morning shift

Application Question(s):

- Are you currently Eligible to work in New Zealand?
- What is your current notice period?

**Experience**:

- premium or luxury market relevant: 1 year (preferred)
- managing contracts, responding to RFP's: 1 year (preferred)
- Strong Microsoft Outlook, CRM tools (ANAIS), Excel: 1 year (required)