Events Executive at Media Rotana
| Published | September 13, 2024 |
| Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Category | Chefs / F&B / Housekeeping / Hospitality |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Responsibilities | Responsible for selling off-site events and locations. Handle meetings and catering inquiries following standard procedures. Serve as a one-stop shop for clients, coordinating event planning with banquet operations, F&B, rooms division, finance, and external suppliers. Meet client needs while maximizing hotel revenue through yield management and upselling. Collaborate with Area Sales MICE Team to meet monthly sales targets. Conduct site inspections, client entertainment, and familiarization visits. Send client correspondence, including proposals, confirmations, agreements, and amendments. |
Description
About the Company:
Rotana Hotels, founded in 1992 in Abu Dhabi, has rapidly grown into one of the leading hospitality brands in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Turkey. With over 100 properties under its management, Rotana offers a diverse portfolio that includes luxury hotels, serviced apartments, and budget-friendly options. The brand is known for its commitment to delivering genuine Arabian hospitality, blending contemporary comforts with regional charm. Rotana properties are designed to cater to both business and leisure travelers, featuring state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional dining options, and comprehensive wellness services. With a focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, Rotana Hotels continues to expand its footprint, providing memorable experiences for guests worldwide.
Job Summary: We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Catering/Sales professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.
As an Events Executive you are responsible for the success of the meeting, catering and event segment of the hotel. You will secure the business, plan the meeting / event, co-ordinate with hotel operations and clients before, during and after each meeting / event and your role will include key responsibilities such as:
Requirements:
You should ideally have a degree in the hospitality field with previous experiences in catering sales within a hotel. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills and strong interpersonal and negotiations skills are essentials. Computer literate and previous experiences with Opera are an advantage.
Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will be customer driven and with an extremely proactive and focused personality and an outgoing, charismatic and approachable character. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and be a great team player, portraying a structured and goal oriented work philosophy and possessing following additional competencies:
Understanding Hotel Operations
Effective Communication
Planning for Business
Supervising People
Understanding Differences
Supervising Operations
Teamwork
Adaptability
Customer Focus
Drive for Results
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for selling off-site events and locations.
- Handle meetings and catering inquiries following standard procedures.
- Serve as a one-stop shop for clients, coordinating event planning with banquet operations, F&B, rooms division, finance, and external suppliers.
- Meet client needs while maximizing hotel revenue through yield management and upselling.
- Collaborate with Area Sales MICE Team to meet monthly sales targets.
- Conduct site inspections, client entertainment, and familiarization visits.
- Send client correspondence, including proposals, confirmations, agreements, and amendments.
Required Skills:
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills and strong interpersonal and negotiations skills are essentials. Computer literate and previous experiences with Opera are an advantage.
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Work Hours: 8 Hours a Day
Experience in Months: 24