Events Executive

Rotana Ras Al Khaimah - The Mangroves; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking an Events Executive to manage the success of meetings and events. The role involves securing business, coordination with hotel operations, and delivering exceptional customer service. Candidates should have a degree in hospitality and experience in catering sales. Excellent English communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills are essential. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a vibrant and customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should possess a degree in the hospitality field.
• Previous experience in catering sales within a hotel is preferred.
• Computer literacy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for selling off-site events and locations.
• Coordinate with hotel operations and clients before, during, and after events.
• Send all correspondence to clients regarding banquet events.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding hotel operations

Teamwork

Education

Degree in hospitality

Tools

Opera

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking passionate and dynamic Catering/Sales professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As an Events Executive you are responsible for the success of the meeting, catering and event segment of the hotel. You will secure the business, plan the meeting / event, co‑ordinate with hotel operations and clients before, during and after each meeting / event and your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Responsible for selling off‑site events and locations
• Handle all meetings and catering enquiries according to standard procedures
• Act as a one‑stop shop for clients for detailed event planning and work closely with banquet operations, food & beverage management, rooms division operation, finance and external suppliers
• Satisfy the need of the clients whilst optimizing hotel revenue through strategic yield management and up selling of hotel facilities and services
• Work closely with the Area Sales MICE Team to achieve monthly sales target
• Conduct site inspections, client entertainment and familiarisation
• Send all correspondence to clients regarding banquet events, such as proposals, confirmation or agreement letter, amendments, etc.

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should ideally have a degree in the hospitality field with previous experience in catering sales within a hotel. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills and strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are essentials.

Computer literate and previous experience with Opera are an advantage.

Knowledge & Competencies

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results