Event Planning Coordinator

Hyatt Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Dubai is seeking an Event Planning Coordinator. This role involves managing event planning from inception to execution, achieving sales targets, and maintaining excellent customer relationships. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a passion for the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and eagerness to learn.
• Good administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively find opportunities and leads for business growth.
• Plan events successfully from beginning to end.
• Ensure well-executed events that exceed customer expectations.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Event Planning Coordinator

Grand Hyatt Dubai - AE - DU - Dubai
Catering / Event Planning
Entry Level Manager
Full-time
Req ID: DUB005292
Worldwide

Summary

• Proactively find opportunities and leads for business growth by creating and maintaining your customer database.
• Achieve personal sales targets by converting leads into business opportunities.
• Understand client needs and provide proposals that best suit their requirements.
• Conduct event space site inspections, outlining our unique selling points to clients.
• Plan events successfully from beginning to end using the hotel’s event management system.
• Handle group movements within the hotel with attentive care.
• Ensure well-executed events that exceed customer expectations.
• Communicate effectively and work closely with all concerned operations departments in the hotel.
• Handle guest and employee inquiries courteously and efficiently, reporting complaints or problems.
• Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and hotel policies.
• Maintain positive interactions with guests and colleagues, fostering good working relationships.

Qualifications

• Passion for the hospitality industry and eagerness to learn.
• An eye for detail.
• Well-spoken and enthusiastic speaker.
• Comfortable with computer literacy.
• Good administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, sales, and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines.
• Current knowledge of industry trends and regulations is an advantage.