Banquet Sales Manager

EXHICON GROUP; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Pune is seeking a Banquet Sales Manager to oversee and boost banquet and event sales. The successful candidate will manage client relationships and collaborate with teams to ensure exceptional event execution. Key qualifications include a degree in hospitality and 4-5 years of relevant experience. The role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in banquet sales management or similar role.
• Exceptional ability to sell banquets/venue and manage budgets.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive banquet and event sales.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Coordinate with internal teams for smooth event operations.
• Plan and ensure adequate resources for events.

Skills

Sales ability

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Communication in English

Communication in Marathi

Education

Bachelor’s degree / diploma in hospitality or related field

Job description

EXHICON Group is an Indian multinational company with a diverse range of business ventures, including Convention & Fairs, Hospitality, B2B Media, FMCG, Healthcare, MEP, Events Infrastructure, and International Trading. Headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the group has an established presence across India, Thailand, UAE, Switzerland, and Hong Kong. Known for its innovative approach, EXHICON Group plays a pivotal role in shaping industries with a strong global footprint. Professionals joining the organization will be part of a dynamic and growth-driven environment.

The Messe Global Convention Center is a modern, state-of-the-art venue offering a 30,000 sq. ft. fully air-conditioned, pillarless indoor space with a seating capacity of 5,500 and a floating capacity of 10,000 guests. Perfect for large-scale events such as conferences, trade shows, concerts, and social gatherings, it features advanced ceiling lighting, a cutting-edge audio-visual system, and high-speed internet services. Adhering to international safety standards, the center also offers on-site exhibition services.

Role Description

The Banquet Sales Manager is a full-time, on-site position based in Pune City. This role involves managing and driving banquet and event sales, ensuring client satisfaction, and overseeing the planning and execution of events. Key responsibilities include building and maintaining client relationships, identifying sales opportunities, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring smooth event operations to meet revenue and service quality goals.

Banquet Sales Manager you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:-

• Marketing and selling Weddings, Exhibition, conference and banqueting facilities. Scheduling reservations. Operating the facility profitably. Planning well so each event runs smoothly. Checking all bills are paid on time. Managing your food and beverage team. Coordinating with banquet operations and kitchen. Briefing staff and checking the venue set-up before the event. Ensuring the venue is turned around, ready for the next event. Assigning targets to sales executives and tele callers. Ensuring the targets are achieved within stipulated time.
• Actively promote the services and facilities of Messe Global Convention Center to guests and suppliers.
• Positively deal with and learn from customer complaints and comments with follow-up and feedback to the Catering Manager / Food & Beverage Manager.
• Assist with communication to the Wedding, Conference, Event Management teams about functions that concern them.
• Describe, assign and delegate duties and authority for the operation of the Catering department at all times.
• Plan ahead and ensure adequate resources are available.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Housekeeping departments to ensure that cleaning is followed-up with and procedures are maintained.
• Sending Banquet event proposals to the guests and being in timely contact with them. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and support team to reach common goals.
• Maintaining the entire sales correspondence database. Maintain all client information and folders.
• Coordinate with Banquet operations on a timely basis to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
• Promptly respond to all inquiries & follow-ups on regular basis.
• Preparing function FPS and coordinating with F&B for smooth operation Overall responsibility of sales generation for high end exclusive banquet & events.
• Be a one point of contact & a consultant to guest from the first call till the day of the event
• Contracting bookings and raising invoices
• Responding to and coordinating all internal meeting requests
• Assisting in implementing the sales strategy
• Ensure monthly sales & forecast report to send to the management.
• Maintain retention of regular customer & ensure procure new & repeat business for the Veune by maintaining regular contact with the customers.

Requirements and Skill:

• Bachelor’s degree / diploma in hospitality or in the related field.
• 4-5years of experience in banquet Sales management, or similar.
• Exceptional ability to sale banquets/venue, manage budgets, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, Marathi.

Designation & Remuneration: Will be allotted based on the candidate’s experience and previous designation.

• Interested candidates, kindly inbox your resume [e-mail] current and expected salary with notice period or call on9867945578. A telephonic round will be conducted, followed by in-person interview, thereafter.