About EVT: Rydges World Square is part of EVT, one of Australasia’s market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It’s why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.
Proudly owned and operated in Australia and New Zealand, Rydges offers refreshingly local stays in city, regional and resort-style hotels. We’re not just in the neighbourhood, we’re part of it. Every hotel is designed for ease, connection and quality. From check-in to check-out, our local heroes bring a can-do attitude and “too easy” service. Whether it’s for work or a well-earned break, our place feels like home with the charm of somewhere new. Join us to help make every moment memorable.
EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia’s most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you’re in, there’s no limits on where your career could take you.
QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT’s premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of ‘expect the unexpected’, every property delivers an experience that combines local influence with QT’s signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.
About the Role
As Director of Sales at Rydges World Square, you’ll lead the hotel’s sales strategy to drive revenue, grow and maintain market share, and deliver strong commercial outcomes. You’ll coach and mentor your team, keep them informed on goals and results, and celebrate successes. This role requires managing tactical sales plans, anticipating business peaks and troughs, and collaborating with Marketing, Loyalty, and Digital teams to uncover new opportunities. With a client-focused approach and persuasive communication skills, you’ll influence stakeholders, resolve challenges, and champion innovation to stay ahead of the market.
Skills & Experience
- 3 – 5 years in a senior sales role within hotels and a strong understanding of the Sydney market.
- Proven ability to convert sales inquiries and a strong focus on driving C&E, while developing repeat business
- Proven leadership experience managing and motivating a sales team of at least 3 or more, with a focus on coaching and development.
- Strong track record in delivering results through strategic planning and achieving ambitious revenue goals.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large client accounts, ensuring growth and retention.
- Expertise in planning and organising resources to meet deadlines and optimise performance in a fast-paced environment.
- Commercial acumen with the ability to identify new business opportunities, manage risk, and maximise profitability.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills to engage stakeholders, negotiate outcomes, and gain buy-in.
- Solid experience driving rooms revenue and F&B sales for entertainment and corporate clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a sales strategy that drives market share growth and commercial outcomes, ensuring all activity is accurately recorded in the CRM.
- Lead, coach, and mentor the sales team, keeping them informed on goals, performance, and celebrating successes.
- Manage tactical sales plans to maximise revenue, anticipating business peaks and troughs with a strong focus on rate and occupancy.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Loyalty, and Digital teams to identify new revenue opportunities and innovative packages.
- Influence stakeholders and resolve challenges through persuasive communication, negotiation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
How You Work
- Inclusive leader — values diverse perspectives; builds belonging.
- Owner’s mindset — acts on data/feedback; ships improvements.
- Growth mindset — learns, shares, and levels up others.
Perks from Day One
As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.
- 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
- $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
- Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
- Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
- Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.
- [Add role-specific benefits if truly unique e.g. Thredbo additional bonuses.]
Apply Now
Join Rydges and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker.
Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.
Send your CV and a short cover letter. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in - don’t wait! We can’t wait to see the places your career will go with EVT.
When you click apply, you’ll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). This is our official system for managing applications across the EVT Group. You’ll simply enter your details and answer a few quick screening questions so we can get to know you better.
