Event Sales Executive

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality chain in Dubai is seeking motivated individuals to assist in event management and sales. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with a passion for providing excellent customer service. Candidates will be responsible for planning events and maintaining client relationships, contributing to the hotel's reputation for exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and develop in the hospitality industry.
• Well spoken and enthusiastic communicator.
• Comfortable with computer tasks.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Current knowledge of industry trends is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proactively seek opportunities for business growth.
• Achieve sales targets by converting leads.
• Understand client needs and propose suitable solutions.
• Plan and manage events from start to finish.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Passion for the hospitality industry

Excellent communication skills

Sales skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Job description

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"When you work in Hawaii, in addition to learning about the functional aspects of running a hotel — like the proper way to make a bed or how to best handle luggage — it’s critically important to understand Hawaiian culture and the spirit of ‘ohana, or ‘family.’ When opening the first Andaz property in Hawaii, our team participated in Hawaiian culture training to help us understand what ‘ohana truly means. "

• Proactively finding opportunities and leads for business growth by creating and maintaining your customer database
• Achieving personal Event Sales targets by converting leads into a business opportunity
• Understanding client needs and providing a proposal which best suits their requirements
• Conducting event space site inspections outlining our unique selling points to the client
• Planning an event successfully from beginning to end using the hotel’s event management system
• Handling a group movement in the hotel with attentive care
• Ensuring a well-executed event which exceeds customers’ expectations
• Communicating effectively and working closely with all concerned operations departments in the hotel
• Handling guest and employee enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, reporting complaints or problems
• Ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and hotel policies
• Maintaining positive guest and colleague interactions with good working relationships

Qualifications

• Passion for the hospitality industry and eagerness to learn
• Be well spoken and an enthusiastic speaker
• Be comfortable with computer literacy
• Good administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, sales, and customer service skills
• The ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines
• Current knowledge of industry trends and regulations are an advantage

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