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As the largest global luxury hotel brand, we take pride in being able to create amazing memories for guests and colleagues alike. Positioned on the prestigious Collins Street, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto is located in the heart of Melbourne’s culture, entertainment, business and dining. It is recognised for its architectural significance, heritage listing and world-class luxury.

We are looking for an innovative and passionate Groups & Events Executive to join our dynamic team. This role is vital for the procurement of key business and assisting in the planning and delivery of service during conferences and events.

Your day-to-day

• Actively pursue leads and drive conversion to ensure all business opportunities are followed up and all defection and lost business is revisited regularly

• Assist in the coordination and liaison with the Food and Beverage Manager and the Executive Chef on pricing and preparation of banquet menus

• Provide quotations for conference and event proposals covering venue, function and accommodation costs

• Prepare event planning documents as required, such as event orders, invoices and floorplans

• Ensure progress deposits and final accounts are invoiced and payments received in a timely manner and complete billing and post charges for each event

• Coordinate and host site inspections, pre-conference meetings and post conference reviews with clients

• Proactively seek feedback from in-house and past event clients to ensure client satisfaction and to generate repeat business

What we need from you

• Diploma in hotel management, sales/marketing or related field 

• Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel and brand

• A proactive approach to developing & maintaining strong relationships

• Adaptable and a quick thinker with problem solving skills who proactively looks to assist where possible

• Organised and with high attention to detail and the ability to coordinate multiple events simultaneously

• Knowledge of or previous experience in hotel event planning is an advantage

What you can expect from us

From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

IHG provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

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.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

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.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.