As Events Manager, you will be responsible for the successful event planning and overall execution of all Conference & Events that take place within the hotel, interacting frequently with customers and Guests to learn about their needs and develop relationships from which to earn repeat and expanded business.
Requirements
- Maximise all Meeting & Events Sales revenue opportunities through up selling of function items
- Ensure the highest standards of Event Management are in place including building relationships with new/existing customers in order to secure rollover business
- Manage the department's day-to-day operations and activities, whereas implementation of the selling strategy yields meetings and events space
- Ensure the Meeting & Events Team Members are developed effectively and generate a culture of high quality standards for relationship building, customer service, selling techniques, and billing and processing contracts
- Build strong relationships with customers, Guests and Team Members in order to gain full understanding of their needs and work to serve them effectively
- Accurate administration and control of all Meetings and Events related reservations and blocks
- Ensure that all Function Sheets are handed over the Food and Beverage Operations Team every week for the following 7- 10 days outline and that all the information is accurate, confirmed and billing details documented and in line with the credit policy
- To meet & greet nominated conference contact or organizer to check on their satisfaction and the set up of the meeting rooms on the day of the event
- To conduct Show rounds for companies & agents in line with the Company policy
- To support the Food & Beverage operations and room reservations team with information as required
- Ensure all information is relayed to the Chef and Operations Team in a timely manner to ensure they can order and roster effectively
- Attend Sales events, as required
- To support in other properties within the Cluster as required, according to the business needs
- Review business plans, identify gaps and ensure proactive efforts to fill capacity and meet set targets
- Contribute to the selling strategy of the hotel, and manage the departments' adherence to achieving that strategy
- To raise invoices for Events in line with quotations and forward them to the accounts departments on a daily basis with relevant back up documentation to expedite payment
- Understand the competitive market place and implement approaches to ensure the hotel stays ahead in the local market
