We are a high-volume bar/restaurant and venue hire group seeking a commercially driven Functions & Events Manager to grow private hire revenue within our existing and newly renovated state of the art sound, lighting and AV spaces.

As our Business Development Manager for Functions & Events, you will be the face of our venues for all corporate, social, wedding, and special events. You will hunt for new business, build strong client relationships and develop partnerships via networking events.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and develop a team across multiple venues.

- Develop and execute sales strategy to hit monthly/annual revenue targets for functions, private events, and club bookings.

- Proactively generate current leads and secure functions & events bookings across our restaurant and nightclub venues

- Manage the full sales cycle – from enquiry to booking confirmation and post-event follow-up

- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of corporate, social, and private events

- Develop creative event packages and proposals tailored to client needs

- Work closely with the operations team to ensure seamless event delivery and exceptional client experience

- Achieve and exceed monthly and annual revenue targets for functions and events

- Represent the venues at networking events, trade shows, and industry functions





- Maintain accurate records in our CRM and provide regular sales reporting

What We're Looking For:

- Proven experience as a Functions & Events Sales Manager or BDM in hospitality (restaurant, nightclub, bar, or hotel experience highly regarded)

- Strong track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets in events/functions

- Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
- A passion for attending and building strong contacts through networking events and motivation your team for the same shared skills base.

- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail

- Creative thinker who can design memorable event experiences

- Confident networker and confident communicator (both written and verbal)

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

- Energetic personality with a genuine passion for hospitality and nightlife

- Full Australian working rights

- Australian permanent residency is required for this position.

Desired:

- Existing network with promoters, corporate planners, agencies or local businesses.

- Experience with large-scale club nights, music bookings or themed events.

- Basic understanding of AV, lighting and production requirements.

We'd love to hear from you - Apply Now!

And please include your CV and a brief cover letter.

📌 Functions and Events Sales Manager (Fortitude Valley)
🏢 The Beaumont
📍 Fortitude Valley