Events Executive

Open 40d posting dated last week

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