Conference and Events Manager

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The Conference and Events Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering conferences, meetings, weddings and corporate events at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour. Requirements typically include several years of hotel events or banqueting experience, strong knowledge of event operations, excellent organisation, budgeting and communication skills, and confidence using event or hotel systems. The successful candidate is expected to manage client relationships, prepare proposals and contracts, coordinate operational departments, oversee event delivery, resolve issues professionally and achieve revenue and guest-satisfaction targets. Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve evenings, weekends and public holidays. A polished presentation, commercial awareness, attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure are important.

About the employer

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour is a luxury hotel operated under the Sofitel brand, part of Accor, one of the world's leading hospitality groups. Located beside Sydney's International Convention Centre and Darling Harbour, the hotel is positioned for business events, conferences, leisure stays and upscale dining. Sofitel combines French-inspired elegance with local Australian character, offering luxury accommodation, restaurants and bars, wellness facilities, event spaces and views across the harbour. Accor operates a broad portfolio of hotel, resort and lifestyle brands in more than 100 countries, providing career opportunities across accommodation, food and beverage, events, sales and corporate functions. Employees can benefit from international mobility, training and Accor's staff benefits programmes, subject to local eligibility and hotel policies.