Groups, Conference and Events Executive

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

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking a Groups Conference and Events Executive in Dubai. This role involves managing group bookings, contracts, and serving as the key contact for customer needs during events. Successful candidates should have a management degree or MBA and experience in hospitality sales. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams are essential. This position offers an opportunity to enhance guest experiences through exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Graduate or MBA in Management, Hospitality, or Marketing required.
• Experience in organizing sales groups and events preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive groups and events and keep the hotel updated.
• Draw up contracts for groups and events.
• Negotiate budgets with customers.

Skills

Graduate or MBA in Management Hospitality and Marketing

Previous sales groups and events in Hospitality

Ability to analyze and manage multiple tasks

Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently

Sense of organization and planning

Good computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Proactive approach to meet deadlines and objectives

Education

Graduate or MBA in Management Hospitality and Marketing

Job description

What are we looking for

A Groups Conference and Events Executive serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role you should maintain the attitude behaviours skills and values that follow:

• Graduate or MBA in Management Hospitality and Marketing
• Previous sales groups and events preferably in Hospitality
• Ability to analyze and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Sense of organization and planning
• Good computer skills including Excel PowerPoint and Word
• Proactive approach to meet deadlines and objectives

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

At Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah a Groups Conference and Events Executive is responsible for receiving groups and events in the hotel serving as an intermediary between the customer and the commercial and operational areas. It is the customer contact at the time this arrives at the hotel with your event working with the hotel to achieve the set goals.

What will I be doing

As a Groups Conference and Events Executive you will work following the events that occur in the Hotel from initial contact with the head of the event to prepare contracts for groups and events until the end of the event and therefore must perform the following tasks with the higher standards:

• Receive groups and events and keep up to date the hotel even output
• Draw up contracts for groups and events
• Insert Rooming List in the system update payment instructions and enter important information relevant to the group
• Negotiate budgets with customers
• Develop events Work Orders in the system with all relevant information
• Conduct instructional groups with all relevant information to the group (number of able category price form of payment contact the company special notes etc.)
• Perform monthly report groups and update closing information groups
• Interact permanently with the Account Managers Sales Coordinators Reservations Front Desk Department Parties Hilton Meetings and kitchen
• Act directly with the guest or client during the stay of groups and events
• Participate in special activities such as secretaries of cocktails welcome tour groups etc.
• Ensure that all client requests are answered efficiently and with agility

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