Events Executive

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 the hospitality, events, catering or related industry.