About Us

From the moment you step through InterContinental Sydney’s iconic sandstone arches, you will be immersed in timeless magnificence and grandeur.

Weaving glamour with distinct style, InterContinental Sydney holds a collection of unique spaces that redefine luxury, combining contemporary design with rich heritage, charm and romance. Each of our historic event spaces and social function rooms has been thoughtfully re-imagined with a contemporary refurbishment.

Whether you are seeking an intimate harbourside destination to say ‘I do’, a grand ballroom reception for 200 people; a luxury 40th birthday party venue, or a range of conference and meeting venues across our dedicated 14 event spaces, you will discover Sydney’s most unique, hidden gem venues at InterContinental Sydney.

We invite you to join us at this incredibly exciting time for our hotel as Director Sales Conference and Events.

Your day to day

Our Director Sales for Conference and Events will lead our C& E Sales and Planning teams to secure and dliver the most Incredible Occasions for our events and conferencing clients..

Work closely with the C& E operations and Culinary teams you will ensure the seamless delivery of incredible occasions across all meetings and events at the hotel whilst achieving revenue, profit and budget targets for C& E>

Your immaculate presentation, passion for securing sales, sound commercial acumen and ability to lead, inspire and motivate your busy and varied C& E sales department will be essential for your success in this role.

What we need from you

• 2+ years’ experience and proven track record in Sales within Events is essential
• Proven success in securing sales and maximising revenue with the C& E industry
• Exceptional mentor and leadership skills and to nurture and develop your team
• Strategic and tactical thinker - ability to develop strategic C& E Sales plans, establish goals and objectives, set performance targets and deliver projects on time
• Ability to work across multiple diversified business units or multiple projects
• Understands the C& E industry dynamics, trends, and disciplines
• In-depth knowledge of Sales principles and selling techniques
• Strong organisational, written & communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritise workload & manage projects
• You must meet the legal requirements to live & work in Australia

What we offer

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a range of benefits that supports you throughout your IHG career journey

• Competitive Salary and great team benefits
• Supportive, high performing team, offering plenty of mentoring & coaching opportunities to develop your career
• Free meal on shift
• Birthday and well being leave
• Some of the best employee discounts across our IHG Hotels for accommodation, food and beverage
• An immense employee discounts platform for all your favourite brands and retailers

We are proud to be InterContinental Sydney and proud to be IHG and we know you will be too.

Visit http: //careers.ihg.com/ to find out more about us.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today and let's #GoFurtherTogether.