Events Sales Manager - MICE & Groups

Be part of something unconventional.

At Ovolo Hotels, we don’t do beige. We’re a collection of lifestyle hotels built for the curious, creatively inspired spaces that are bold, vibrant, and anything but ordinary. We’re disruptors with heart, hospitality fanatics, and experience-makers who believe in doing things differently.

We’re now on the hunt for an energetic, commercially savvy and relationship-driven Events Sales Manager to help drive the success of our iconic Sydney waterfront destination at Ovolo Sydney, located in Woolloomooloo.

If you thrive on building connections, creating opportunities, securing business, and bringing unforgettable events to life, this could be your next move.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Events, you’ll play a pivotal role in securing and growing new business across the Greater Sydney market, with a strong focus on MICE, Corporate Groups, Social Events, Weddings, Lifestyle Partnerships and Bar & Promotional Activations.

You’ll be the first point of contact for event sales enquiries, while also supporting the leadership, strategy and performance of the Events division at Ovolo Sydney.

This is a hands-on sales role for someone who loves the thrill of the chase, knows how to build long-term relationships, and understands how to turn opportunities into revenue.

What You’ll Be Doing

Sales & Business Development

Drive and secure new business opportunities across all event market segments

Build strong relationships with corporate clients, agencies, event planners and key partners

Develop and execute strategic sales plans and lead generation initiatives

Manage structured sales call cycles and networking activities

Identify and convert need-period opportunities to maximise revenue

Represent Ovolo at trade shows, networking events and industry activations

Conduct engaging site inspections and familiarisations that showcase the Ovolo experience

Strategy & Commercial Performance

Assist in developing and executing the Events sales strategy

Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities

Contribute to forecasting, reporting and revenue meetings

Support the development of event packages, partnerships and promotional campaigns

Build and maintain strong sales pipelines and databases

Leadership & Collaboration

Act as a sales leader within the Events team

Lead Banquet Event Meetings and communicate event logistics across departments

Partner closely with Operations to ensure seamless event execution

Foster a collaborative, energetic and solutions-focused team culture

About You

You’re commercially driven, naturally charismatic, and know how to build genuine relationships that convert into business.

You’ll also bring:

Experience in hospitality sales, conference & events, or business development

Strong understanding of the Sydney events and corporate market

Proven ability to generate revenue and exceed targets

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

A proactive, hands-on and entrepreneurial mindset

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Experience in hotel lifestyle brands highly regarded

Most importantly, you bring personality, energy and passion.

Why Join Ovolo?

At Ovolo, we celebrate individuality and creativity. We back our people, encourage fresh ideas, and create an environment where you can genuinely make an impact.

You’ll enjoy:

Working with one of Australia’s most dynamic lifestyle hotel brands

A vibrant and collaborative culture

Career development and growth opportunities

Great hotel perks and team benefits

A business that values innovation, people and personality

Ready to shake up the events scene?

If you’re passionate about hospitality, love building business, and want to work somewhere that’s a little different, we’d love to hear from you.