Events Coordinator

The Lana, Dubai - Dorchester Collection; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

World-class development opportunities

Complimentary stays with breakfast in

50% off at Dorchester Collection bars/

Meals on Duty

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Annual Flight Allowance

Company Accommodation

Company provided transportation to and

Uniform with complimentary laundry

Service Charge

Job summary

The Lana, Dubai - Dorchester Collection is seeking an Events Coordinator to join our Sales & Marketing - Catering & Events team in Dubai. You will develop relationships with Groups and Events segments to ensure guests receive outstanding experiences and drive revenue for the hotel.

You will contract and plan group blocks, coordinate with clients and suppliers, and seek new business opportunities while meeting targets. A strong service mindset and hospitality background are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English; Arabic desirable.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and attendees.
• Experience in event coordination or hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships within assigned Groups + Events segments to ensure guests receive top experiences.
• Seek to increase production and revenue for the hotel to meet and exceed annual budgets.
• Contract and plan group room blocks and meeting spaces from start to finish according to client requirements.
• Actively seek new clients within defined segments, meeting monthly targets for prospecting and appointments.
• Investigate opportunities within existing client base to win market share.
• Prepare all event/group documentation and coordinate with clients and suppliers for high-level service.
• Send weekly reports on events & groups to hotel departments for future planning.
• Handle administrative activities of the department.
• Maintain an organized, data-driven approach using daily business reports.

Job description

Job Description:

Hotel

The Lana

Division & Department

Sales & Marketing - Catering & Events

Job Title

Events Coordinator

Contract Type

Permanent

Status

Full time

Position Overview

We are not just a collection of hotels, but instead a talented community. A family with a shared passion and commitment to, unapologetically, love and breathe who we are every day. An eclectic grouping who really care about each other and our guests; where belonging transcends all else. We do this with a backdrop of extraordinary hotels, steeped in history, glamour and stories, which provide the perfect stage for our people – our Legends – to live our vision –Treasured by Guests, Cherished by Employees, Celebrated Worldwide.

Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA, reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity. When submitting your application, please let us know if you require any special accommodations during the interview process.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as Events Coordinator you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You’ll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Salary Package
• World-class Development Opportunities
• Complimentary stays with breakfast included in our sister Dorchester Collection hotels
• 50% off at bars and restaurants within all of our sister Dorchester Collection hotels
• Meals on Duty
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Annual Flight Allowance
• Company Accommodation
• Company provided transportation to and from work
• Uniform provided by the Company with complimentary laundry
• Service Charge

What You'll Do

• You will be responsible for developing strong relationship within your assigned Groups + Events segments to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience.
• You’ll also seek for increasing production and revenue for the hotel in order to meet and exceed annual hotel budgets.
• Our values of, Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As Events Coordinator you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
• Responsible for contracting and planning group room blocks and meeting spaces from start to finish according to client requirements.
• You will actively seek new clients within your defined segments, meeting and exceeding the monthly prospecting and appointment targets.
• You will investigate further development opportunities within existing client base to win market share.
• You’ll be responsible for preparing all event/ group documentation and coordinating with the client and suppliers to ensure consistent high-level service.
• Send weekly reports on events & groups to all hotel departments for future business overview.
• You’ll be in charge of administrative activities of the department
• You’ll work in an organized and strategic manner, analyzing business reports and data daily to keep updated with the business’ needs.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of an Events Coordinator, but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

What You'll Bring

• You’ll bring your unique personality and passion to the role and the team.
• You have a talent for building positive business relationships.
• Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic.
• English is the primary language used in our hotel, and you can comfortably communicate in this language.
• Fluency in Arabic is highly desirable.

Job Location

United Arab Emirates

Location

Dubai

Requirements: