Banquet & Events Specialist — Assistant Manager

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Sentral; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking an Assistant Events Manager in Kuala Lumpur to manage events and ensure exceptional service delivery. The role involves liaising with various departments, maximizing business opportunities, and providing professional advice to clients on event planning. Candidates should be university graduates with a minimum of 5 years of experience in international chain hotels, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar capacity with international chain hotels.
• Hotel sales experience and hotel database knowledge required.
• Very familiar with local market and good at marketing trend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Liaise closely with the Sales team to convert leads into confirmed events.
• Prepare proposals and contracts for leads received from Sales Managers.
• Monitor guest satisfaction during events and oversee banquet functions.

Skills

Excellent command of written and spoken English

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Good organization and presentation skills

Education

University graduate

Job description

A leading global hospitality company is seeking an Assistant Events Manager in Kuala Lumpur to manage events and ensure exceptional service delivery. The role involves liaising with various departments, maximizing business opportunities, and providing professional advice to clients on event planning. Candidates should be university graduates with a minimum of 5 years of experience in international chain hotels, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are available.