Karen Maher

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Director Corporate and MICE @ Your Tourism Matters
Paradise Point, QLD, AU
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Paradise Point, Queensland, Australia, Australia
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About Karen Maher

I am an experienced sales professional, with strong negotiation skills, who has been successful in managing client relationships, in either an account management or new business development capacity, within the tourism industry for over 30 years.I have experience in both the leisure and corporate & mice markets and the diversity of the various sales roles I have represented over the past years both within Australia and overseas, has resulted in an opportunity to develop strong relationships across a wide variety of corporate industries and with key PCO’s in the Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne markets. My reputation within the industry and trade is highly regarded and I have increased brand awareness and sales in the MICE area for all products I have worked for.I am friendly and I have a very positive personality and I handle myself professionally and confidently. I am well organised and have excellent communication, computer & people skills. I am highly motivated and believe that you need to make the most out of everything and I am passionate and dedicated to what I sell.

Karen Maher's Current Company Details
Your Tourism Matters

Your Tourism Matters

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Director Corporate and MICE
Paradise Point, QLD, AU
Website:
yourtourismmatters.com.au
Employees:
2
Karen Maher Work Experience Details
  • Your Tourism Matters
    Director Corporate And Mice
    Your Tourism Matters
    Paradise Point, Qld, Au
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  • Your Tourism Matters
    Director Corporate & Mice
    Your Tourism Matters Jul 2016 - Present
    Gold Coast - Australia
    Your Tourism Matters (YTM) is a boutique Sales and Marketing Representation Company that specialises in promoting tourism products in the Leisure, Corporate and MICE segments to the Australian trade and corporate market. As tourism marketing specialists, YTM have developed very strong working relationships with a range of leading key companies including National, State and Regional Tourism boards, International and Domestic Wholesalers, Inbound Tour Operators, Travel Agents, Professional Conference Organisers, Incentive Agents, Corporate companies and Public Relations. Our strategy is to work with you on a tailor made sales plan to identify your sales and marketing needs for your business, which will enable you to build brand awareness of your product and increase your sales.
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  • Sanctuary Cove Golf And Country Club
    Sales Manager
    Sanctuary Cove Golf And Country Club Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
    Gold Coast
    A corporate golf event can set your business apart from your competitors. Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club offers you the chance to build your relationships and entertain clients or reward your staff with a perfectly executed corporate golf day. Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club offers a range of competitively priced conference packages which will suit any group large or small. Combine a morning meeting with an afternoon of golf followed by a gala dinner by the golf course to create the ultimate Corporate Golf Day.Whether it be a half day, full day or weekend golf event, Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club will supply you with the ultimate corporate golfing experience.
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  • Daydream Island Resort & Spa
    Business Development Manager - Mice
    Daydream Island Resort & Spa Oct 2009 - Jun 2015
    Brisbane, Australia
    My role is a senior role responsible for driving strategic development and the generation of new business opportunities for the resort. This includes but is not limited to managing existing relationships and securing new relationships with the retail travel agent, professional conference organizers market throughout Australia & NZ as well as the corporate and franchise market. Conducting sales calls and setting a sales call plan for this market, attending and representing the company at industry events and trade shows. I also conduct famils to create awareness of the region and the Hotel’s product that will benefit sales activities and produce revenue
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  • Fantasea Adventure Cruising
    Sales Manager
    Fantasea Adventure Cruising Jan 2008 - Sep 2009
    Brisbane, Australia
    My primary focus is the overall responsibility for Fantasea Adventure Cruising and MV Fantasea Ammari sales in the Business Events, Corporate and Groups market plus the upkeep of the domestic, inbound wholesale and retail sectors. This role was a hands on position and included but was not limited to increasing sales by developing incentive plans for the above, identifying training opportunities, setting of rates and completion of contracts and brochure inclusion in these programs, relationship building with PCO’s and Corporate markets, quoting and issuing contracts, organizing and hosting famils of the region and company representation at trade shows, conferences and consumer shows for each market.
  • Infinity & Spacewalker
    Business Development Manager
    Infinity & Spacewalker Dec 2006 - Dec 2007
    Surfers Paradise
    My role with the above attractions had me looking after the Domestic & Inbound markets in all areas including maintaining and establishing relationships with all major Wholesalers, Motoring Associations, Loyalty/Rewards Programs, Social Clubs, Major clients and Travel Agents. Increase product awareness and sales of the attractions to these markets. Conduct staff presentations to the above and keep all markets up to date on our products and offers. Maintain effective product awareness within the industry through networking and famils. Exploit opportunities for media in these markets plus take advantage of opportunities for joint promotions with the above companies and Gold Coast operators. Implement tactical marketing programs and incentives to the above. Attend consumer and trade shows and conduct sales calls to travel agents within Australia and overseas. Communicate program involvement to attraction staff. Source Convention & Incentive business for the attractions through contacts and maintain relationships with this industry
  • Islander Resort Hotel
    National Sales Manager
    Islander Resort Hotel Jan 2002 - Dec 2006
    Surfers Paradise
  • Levuki (Now Dolphin Island)
    Sales Manager
    Levuki (Now Dolphin Island) Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
    Fiji
    Handled domestic and international sales in Australia
  • Red Back Car Rentals
    Sales & Marketing Manager
    Red Back Car Rentals Feb 1997 - Dec 2000
    Surfers Paradise
  • Avis Budget Group
    Sales Executive
    Avis Budget Group Sep 1994 - Feb 1997
    Brisbane Airport
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  • Green Hills Seki Golf Resort - Japan
    Australian Representative
    Green Hills Seki Golf Resort - Japan Jan 1992 - Jun 1994
    Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Karen Maher Skills

Tourism Leisure Destination Marketing Event Management Travel Management Hospitality Management Hotels Leisure Travel Resorts Corporate Events Hospitality Online Marketing Hotel Management Revenue Analysis Marketing Strategy Hospitality Industry Food And Beverage Yield Management Incentives Management Training Sales Marketing Business Development Account Management Trade Shows Negotiation Event Planning Sales Management Customer Service Social Media Marketing Public Relations Strategic Planning Business To Business Relationship Building Communication Sales Presentations Corporate Communications

Karen Maher Education Details

  • All Hallows College
    All Hallows College
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  • Brigidine College Indooroopilly
    Brigidine College Indooroopilly
  • Brigidine Girls College
    Brigidine Girls College
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education And Teaching

Frequently Asked Questions about Karen Maher

What company does Karen Maher work for?

Karen Maher works for Your Tourism Matters

What is Karen Maher's role at the current company?

Karen Maher's current role is Director Corporate and MICE.

What is Karen Maher's email address?

Karen Maher's email address is me****@****.net.au

What schools did Karen Maher attend?

Karen Maher attended All Hallows College, Brigidine College Indooroopilly, Brigidine Girls College.

What are some of Karen Maher's interests?

Karen Maher has interest in Animal Welfare, Environment.

What skills is Karen Maher known for?

Karen Maher has skills like Tourism, Leisure, Destination Marketing, Event Management, Travel Management, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Resorts, Corporate Events, Hospitality, Online Marketing.

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