Description :

- Receiving, handling and converting Meetings, Events and Group enquiries.

- Planning events in conjunction with the client.

- Presenting and Selling available and suitable banquet/event options to the highest possible standard.

- Contact Meeting Planner by mail, telephone, customer outings and site inspections.

- Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds.

- Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events.

- Negotiate space, dates and rates to obtain booking goal while focusing on shoulder and off season business.

- Identify need periods and undertake comprehensive program of sales activity to secure new and adhoc business minimizing the impact of low activity periods.

- Assist in development and solicitation of Banquet and event package plans and aimed at conference business and encourage repeat business.

- Attend trade and travel shows of various market area for promoting hotels event business.

- Actively manage business bookings, record denials, make network referrals.

- Make commercial decisions to maximize MICE income on a daily basis.

- Continue professional development through educational offering made via industry trade groups and educational institutions.

- Encouraging repeat business through excellent customer service and inquiry handling.

- Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs.

- Ensure online meeting partner websites are regularly updated and managed including photos, descriptions, and promotions.

- Each month review the next 6 months availability to highlight high or low demand dates and take steps to minimize the risk of any shortfall or overbooking.

- Ensuring all inquiries are recorded accurately in the Event Enquiry application (Opera S&M, Delphi, Protel Banquet, MICE software etc.).

- Bring in direct guests though online marketing and advertising.

- Helping the hotel to identify new avenues of business and bring in more banquet events to the hotel.

- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of sales, department and budgetary reports as and when required.

- Other duties and tasks assigned by the management within the job scope.

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Regular/Permanent, Internship, Fresher

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