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Sales Development Manager - Posted 2nd September 2008
Senior Conference Manager, Sydney - Posted 1st September 2008
Conference Manager - Posted 19th August 2008
Senior Account Executive - Posted 6th August 2008
Sales Development Manager
Posted 2nd September 2008
Exciting career opportunity
Due to its continued success - Tourism Portfolio, a North Sydney based award winning Sales and Marketing representation company is expanding!!
A unique opportunity exists for the right candidate to join us. We are seeking an experienced dynamic, enthusiastic and results driven Sales Development Manager representing the exciting clients in our portfolio. These include, Luxury Hotels, Venues, Destinations, and Suppliers. Please visit our website to find out more www.tourismportfolio.com.au
The right candidate will be responsible for sourcing, developing convention, incentive and meetings business from corporate companies, associations, professional conference organisers and incentive houses with in the tourism industry both at a domestic and international level. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to;
• Sales calls, to corporate, Travel agents and PCOs
• Familiarisation visits both domestically and internationally to increase Sales of Clients Products
• Assist in Marketing/Promotions activities
• Telemarketing and updating of CRM system (Goldmine)
• Organising product updates and familiarisations
• Preparing sales reports, clients Powerpoint presentations
• Proposals for new & potential clients
• Follow up proposals
• Experience in the travel industry all levels
• Develop business relationships & profile
• Excellent communication/networking /teamwork skills
• Excellent computer skills, word/excel and PowerPoint presentations skills imperative
• Excellent presentation skills required
• In depth knowledge of Australian tourism industry imperative
An attractive salary package will be offered to the successful applicant.
Please contact us confidentially on email donna@tourismportfolio.com.au
Donna Kessler – Principal
(02) 9922 5520
Senior Conference Manager - Sydney
Posted 1st September 2008
Start at the top in one of Australia's leading meetings and event management companies.
This high level operations position at Event Planners Australia has the potential to lead to an executive management role assisting the General Manager with operations matters, and the Director of Client Relations with business development.
Preferred qualifications
• At least 3 years’ experience in association conference management
• Excellent presentation skills
• Must write and spell well
• Able to work with designers to produce effective promotional materials
• Able to manage event finances
• Tertiary qualifications in Events, PR, Marketing, Journalism, or similar
• EVENTS Pro experience
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications close 5pm Friday 19 September 2008.
For more information about Event Planners Australia, see www.eventplanners.com.au
Applications to: Suzanne Best, General Manager, suzanneb@eventplanners.com.au
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Conference Manager
Posted 19th August 2008
Crown Promenade Hotel coupled with the Crown Entertainment Complex provides one of the most dynamic and exciting hospitality environments in the world.
Stylish and thoroughly modern,
Melbourne 's Crown Promenade Hotel is home to the Crown Conference Centre, a purpose built and fully flexible conference centre and convention facility, catering for everything from small meetings, seminars and exhibitions, to conferences for up to 800 delegates.
Reporting to the Conference Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the full management, planning and organisation of all conferences within Crown Promenade Hotel, while ensuring ongoing client relationships are maintained and growth opportunities are pro-actively sought via on-selling Crown services and products.
To join the highly motivated, professional team at the Crown Conference Centre you will:
· Have considerable experience in a conferencing and or event planning role
· Demonstrate advanced people management skills
· Display a high commitment to delivering and improving customer service
· Demonstrate sound financial skills
· Have sound knowledge of Microsoft office suite of products
· Hospitality, Event Management or related qualifications preferred
If you are a dynamic, results orientated Hospitality professional, with advanced communication and organisational skills and possess the ability to lead others to achieve business objectives, then don't miss this exciting and rare opportunity to join the team at Crown Conference Centre located at the award winning Crown Promenade Hotel.
On offer is a competitive remuneration package with great benefits and the opportunity for on-going professional development.
If you possess the necessary skills and attitude, please log on to www.crownjobs.com.au and apply.
Senior Account Executive
Posted 6th August 2008
Are you currently working in the Events industry? Do you have knowledge and understanding of the speaking or training industry? If you have answered yes, Ovations an exciting position available for a self motivated, passionate and organised person to join our energetic team.
This is a great opportunity for a professional with a sales background to further develop your skills in a fun and positive environment through the representation of high profile speakers, trainers and entertainers..
We have earned a reputation in our industry for our honesty, integrity and competence as a Speakers Bureau. In this regard you will be expected to demonstrate commitment, loyalty and an ability to work to standards as an enthusiastic team member.
To be successful in this position, you will have the following:
- Experience in creative proposal writing
- Previously used CRM databases
- Great attention to detail
- Car and license
- Tertiary qualification is preferred
- A working knowledge of speakers and corporate conferencing
- A broad general knowledge and familiarity with sporting, media and business
personalities.
In return for your effort, you will be rewarded with:
- Extensive learning in a fun and motivating environment
- Very motivating salary structure + continuous incentive schemes
- Working with industry respected and prestigious brand
- Passionate and energetic sales team environment
- Opportunities for travel
To be considered for this opportunity, please forward your CV to Leanne@ovations.com.au
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