Groups, Conference and Events Executive | Hilton Dubai Palm

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

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company in Dubai is seeking a Groups Conference and Events Executive to manage group receptions and events in collaboration with various departments. Candidates should possess a graduate degree or MBA in Management, Hospitality, or Marketing and demonstrated sales experience. This role involves maintaining organizational standards, preparing contracts, and effective client communication, ensuring exceptional event experiences.

Qualifications

• Graduate or MBA in Management, Hospitality, or Marketing is required.
• Previous sales experience in groups and events, preferably in Hospitality.
• Ability to analyze and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive groups and events and maintain the hotel update.
• Prepare contracts for groups and events.
• Negotiate budgets with customers.

Skills

Sales skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Good computer skills

Education

Graduate or MBA in Management, Hospitality, or Marketing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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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