Groups & Events Executive

Minor International; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality brand in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Groups & Events Executive to coordinate events and ensure exceptional service. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing bookings, liaising with clients, and following up to secure repeat business. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Events and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a luxury hotel environment. A positive attitude and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a luxury hotel environment.
• Previous professional experience in event organization.
• Strong in driving results.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate groups and private events to ensure exceptional service.
• Manage the booking process from initial proposals to invoicing.
• Follow up with clients post event to secure repeat business.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good negotiation skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to keep a positive attitude

Creative mindset

Education

Bachelor degree in Hospitality, Events or Tourism

Job description

Company Description

A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara connects guests to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations. From pristine islands and tropical beaches to cosmopolitan cities, tranquil deserts and lush jungles, Anantara welcomes guests for journeys rich in discovery.

Job Description

We’re on the lookout for a Groups & Events Executive to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will be responsible for coordinating groups and private events, ensuring exceptional service and standards to our clients.

What you’ll do,

• Handle groups and events enquiries, including internal functions while maintaining close communication with clients and all departments.
• Independently manage your daily schedule, sticking to agreements even with a packed calendar and a full email inbox.
• Keep a clear overview, even when every room in the house is booked, and all lines are buzzing.

• Build strong relationships with internal operations teams and external third parties, keeping the guest experience at the heart of everything you do
• Handle groups and private events, managing the booking process from start to end: from initial proposals, managing contracts, rooming lists to invoicing
• Following up with clients post event to get feedback and secure repeat business where possible.
• Prepare and distribute function sheets on a weekly basis and present them in the operations meeting.
• Building good relationships with clients for repeat business, contacting and probing repeat clients when appropriate and track year on year trends and events to support repeat business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Hospitality, Events or Tourism industry
• Previous experienceof minimum 2 yearswithin a luxuryhotel environment
• Previous professional experience of event organisation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to keep a positive attitude in an extremely fast-paced and demanding work environment
• French and English written and spoken. Additional language is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skillsand flexibility.
• Strong in driving results and good negotiation techniques
• Positive attitude, dynamic personality, good communication and interpersonal skills, creative mindset

Additional Information

Remote Location