Events Executive
Summary
Coordinates and executes hotel events like weddings and conferences, manages sales, budgets, and client relations in a 5-star hospitality setting.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Responsible for all wedding, catering and group sales in the hotel, from booking events to their execution
- Assist Director of Sales & Distribution to prepare departmental budget and forecasts, operating within set parameters, ensure effective cost control
- To establish and maintain rapport with clients, prior to, throughout and post-conference, exceeding their expectations and encouraging repeat business.
- Conduct site inspections and sales activities as required.
- To work closely with the Director of Sales & Distribution to prepare monthly forecasts
- To develop the annual business and marketing plan for the department
- Achieves Wedding, Banquet and Catering budgeted set out in the yearly business plan for the hotel.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum education of Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel Management or relevant discipline
- Minimum of 2 years sales experience in a similar capacity, preferably in a 5-star class environment
- Have a positive attitude toward challenges and the drive to excel
- Possesses professional disposition with excellent communication and interpersonal skills