Dynamic Events & Catering Sales Lead

Rotana; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotana in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Events Manager to lead catering and meeting event sales. You will secure business, plan meetings, and coordinate with hotel operations and clients before, during, and after events.

The role requires a Hospitality degree and experience in hotel catering sales, plus excellent English communication and negotiation skills. Opera experience is a plus, with strong teamwork and results focus.

Qualifications

• Male candidate with Hospitality degree and catering sales experience in hotels.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy; Opera experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Sell off-site events and locations.
• Handle all meetings and catering enquiries according to standard procedures.
• Act as the one-stop shop for clients for detailed event planning and coordinate with banquet operations, F&B management, rooms division operation, finance and external suppliers.
• Satisfy client needs while optimizing hotel revenue through strategic yield management and upselling of hotel facilities and services.
• Work closely with the area sales MICE team to achieve monthly sales targets.
• Conduct site inspections, client entertainment and familiarization.
• Send all correspondence to clients regarding banquet events, such as proposals, confirmations, or letters.

Skills

Excellent English communication

Negotiation abilities

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Hospitality degree

Tools

Opera experience

Job description

Rotana in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Events Manager to lead catering and meeting event sales. You will secure business, plan meetings, and coordinate with hotel operations and clients before, during, and after events.

The role requires a Hospitality degree and experience in hotel catering sales, plus excellent English communication and negotiation skills. Opera experience is a plus, with strong teamwork and results focus.