Conference & Events Coordinator | Holiday Inn Auckland Airport

Conference & Events Coordinator | Holiday Inn Auckland Airport Our hotels bring people together. We’re searching for a Conference & Events Coordinator capable of juggling bookings, building strong client relationships and pulling together truly unforgettable events, meetings and conferences. We know that it's our team members unique personalities and passions that bring True Hospitality to life for our guests. As our new Conference & Events Coordinator, you could be leading the charge to build rapport quickly and manage multiple stakeholders by providing administrative support to the Senior Conference & Events Manager and to secure business in a timely manner from allocated quotes, planning the meeting/event, coordination with hotel operations and client liaison before, during and after each meeting/event. A little taste of your day-to-day: Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be: Delivering exceptional guest and corporate experiences by setting high standards and finding new ways to exceed them Planning meetings, events and conduct pre-event & post-event meetings with clients and operational departments Arranging meeting details and events to include room set-ups, and billing instructions Promoting teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with your team and other departments Coordinating event logistics, including venue selection, catering, and audio-visual requirements. What we need from you: Previous groups, meeting and events experience in a hotel or sales role Passion for providing excellent client experiences and client engagement Confidence in proactively preventing problems and ability to handle service recovery following any complaints Love of working in a fast-paced and motivated team with a desire to take the next step in your career Excellent attention to detail Exceptional administrative and time-management skills Willingness to work as part of a team and learn new things What you can expect from us: We give our people everything they need to succeed. 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. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, 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. So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family. #J-18808-Ljbffr