Great Eagle Group
Senior Catering and Event Sales Manager - Cordis, Auckland
🇳🇿New Zealand2 months ago
SeniorFull TimeEN
About Langham Hospitality Group
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.
Positioned in the heart of Auckland's vibrant arts and culture district, Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group is an award-winning luxury hotel with a large team of passionate professionals building great memories for our guests every day. With 642 beautifully appointed guest rooms and 20 flexible meeting spaces, the hotel has been part of Auckland’s landscape for decades. By joining our team, you'll play a vital role in fostering the long-term growth of New Zealand’s Leading Hotel (World Travel Awards 2024) and contribute to delivering unparalleled guest experiences. With great perks and a welcoming work culture, Cordis, Auckland delivers an inspirational environment to grow and develop your skills on your hospitality journey.
(Please note that you must already have work rights in New Zealand to be considered for this role)
Senior Catering and Event Sales Manager – full time
Cordis Auckland is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Catering & Events Sales Manager to lead our events sales function and deliver outstanding events experiences from enquiry through to execution. This is a hands-on, client-facing role suited to someone who thrives on building relationships, driving revenue, and coordinating seamless events in a fast-paced hotel environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage large scale events end-to-end from enquiry through to delivery, ensuring a seamless client experience and strong commercial outcomes.
Handle enquiries across all channels, qualify leads, follow up by phone, and deliver proposals within 24 hours.
Drive revenue through upselling and packaging, identifying opportunities to improve conversion and profitability.
Prepare and action key event documentation (BEOs/change logs, floorplans, rundowns) and coordinate closely with operations to deliver on the day.
Provide guidance to the Catering & Events Sales team, supporting negotiations, problem-solving, and workload coordination, while working closely with the Director of Catering & Events Sales.
Our Ideal Candidate
Proven experience in hotel events/catering sales (MICE exposure preferred) with confidence managing multiple events and tight deadlines.
Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills, with a natural ability to negotiate and upsell.
Highly organised and detail-focused, with excellent written and verbal communication.
A proactive team player who can mentor others and stay calm under pressure.
Professional, service-driven, and aligned with delivering high-quality experiences for every client.
Benefits
Free duty meals
Discounted car parking ($5 per day)
Discounts within F&B and accommodation at Cordis, Auckland
Career development opportunities
Complimentary night stays at Langham Hotels worldwide
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