Andrew Best

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Hotel, Events and Marketing specialist focused on setting winning strategies and driving results. @ Eventscape
Andrew Best's Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Australia
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About Andrew Best

Andrew is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in meetings and event planning, high-end hotel sales and marketing, as well as dynamic leadership that consistently achieves outstanding results. With a career spanning over 20 years in the hotel, conference, meetings, events and incentives industry Andrew has constantly demonstrated an exceptional ability to drive teams, develop effective strategies, and deliver remarkable returns to stakeholders. Andrew is a results-driven professional with a passion for excellence in the meetings, events, and hospitality industry. He has a proven track record of driving revenue growth through effective sales and marketing strategies whilst fostering strong relationships with clients and partners.

Andrew Best's Current Company Details
Eventscape

Eventscape

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Hotel, Events and Marketing specialist focused on setting winning strategies and driving results.
Employees:
8
Andrew Best Work Experience Details
  • Eventscape
    Engagement, Marketing And Events Manager
    Eventscape Jan 2023 - Present
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Working with a range of clients, industry colleagues and key stakeholders on marketing and events strategies designed for maximum impact.
  • Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
    Director Of Sales And Marketing
    Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park Nov 2021 - Jul 2022
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Director of Sales and Marketing responsible for rebuilding and leading a team of sales and marketing professionals. Tasks included:- Manage a team of 16 professionals across sales and event management- Drive sales and exceed targets- Budget development and management- Departmental training, recruitment & selection, remuneration and performance management- Oversea marketing & PR activity for the hotel- Managing owner and stakeholder relationships including reporting and strategy communications
  • Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
    Director Of Sales
    Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park Dec 2018 - Nov 2021
    Sydney, Australia
    Responsible for a team of sales professionals across MICE, Corporate and Leisure. Achieving above and beyond multi million dollar targets and effectively managing budgets. Most importantly driving team members to be their very best and grow their knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Intercontinental Hotels Group (Ihg®)
    Key Account Manager - Global Sales
    Intercontinental Hotels Group (Ihg®) Nov 2016 - Dec 2018
    Sydney, Australia
    As Key Account Manager, I was responsible for the management of IHG's top producing MICE and Pharmaceutical Accounts within Australasia. With a specific focus on driving outbound revenue to a portfolio of over 5000 hotels, my responsibilities included:- Providing a single point of contact for key groups and meetings buyers within Australasia and beyond.- Formulate and execute strategies aimed at maximizing financial returns from each account. - Negotiation of regional contracts and preferred partnerships across multiple brands for select key accounts.- Educating all hotels on preferred partnership agreements to ensure agreed targets not only achieved but exceeded. - Educate meeting planners on the IHG portfolio of hotels including introducing new brands to the market. - Promotion of IHG's Business Rewards program. - Event planning across the region, managing loyalty activation events, executing client appreciation events and overseeing trade-show presence.- Representation of IHG at industry functions. - Management of external communications and marketing activities for key accounts focusing on key brand messaging.- Set and monitor strategies to ensure all efforts are tied into an overarching team goal and wider region goals.
  • North Sydney Harbour View Hotel
    Director Of Sales & Marketing
    North Sydney Harbour View Hotel Mar 2016 - Nov 2016
    North Sydney, Nsw
    Director of Sales and Marketing for the 213 Room Harbour View Hotel in North Sydney. Heading up a team of sales gurus focusing on the Corporate, Government, Leisure and MICE sectors.
  • Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
    Director Of Sales & Marketing
    Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart Jan 2012 - Mar 2016
    As Director of Sales and Marketing at the Hotel Grand Chancellor I led a team of enthusiastic and dedicated sales professionals. We worked with a wide vairety of clients across the MICE, Leisure, Inbound, Government and Corporate Markets. Our team assisted in providing the best possible experience for all travellers staying at the Hotel Grand Chancellor.
  • Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
    Senior Conference & Events Sales Manager
    Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart Jun 2008 - Jan 2012
    As Senior Conference and Events Sales Manager I was responsible for all aspects of sales and marketing of the MICE market for the Hotel. Taking a proactive and personal approach to developing and maintaining a strong network of clients and working closely with them to achieve their conference and events goals.
  • Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
    Conference And Events Manager
    Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart May 2006 - Jun 2008
    Reposnsible for a team of dedicated conference coordinators who delivered outstanding conferences and events to our clients.
  • Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
    Conference And Events Sales Coordinator
    Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart Jun 2004 - May 2006
    Manage and coordinate a range of corporate, social and charity events at the Hotel. Manage all aspects of the event from conception, coordination, financial and the follow up.

Andrew Best Skills

Hotels Corporate Events Event Management Hospitality Tourism Management Leisure Hospitality Industry Event Planning Hospitality Management Sales Marketing Social Media Marketing Trade Shows Hotel Management Public Relations Revenue Analysis Meeting Planning Food And Beverage Yield Management Budgets Resorts Front Office Incentive Travel Catering Budgeting

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Andrew Best attended University Of Tasmania, St Virgils College Hobart.

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