Wedding Manager

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts in Kuala Lumpur seeks a dynamic Manager of Group & Catering Sales. You will proactively solicit and manage group/catering opportunities, up-sell to maximize revenue, and ensure timely turnover for service delivery.

The role focuses on driving loyalty through outstanding service and growth of account share on behalf of the company. You will collaborate with Event Management and Operations to exceed guest expectations, while building lasting relationships with clients

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and manage group/catering opportunities to achieve revenue goals.
• Upsell opportunities to maximize revenue and ensure proper turnover for service delivery.
• Drive customer loyalty by delivering service excellence across every customer experience.
• Build relationships with internal/external stakeholders to grow future bookings.
• Prepare proposals and write contracts for booked events.

Skills

Negotiation

Sales

Customer service

Contract writing

Proposal development

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Hotel & Restaurant Management

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number26135244

Job CategorySales & Marketing

Location2 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Wilay 50470, Malaysia VIEW ON MAP

ScheduleFull Time

Located Remotely?N

Position Type Management

Job Summary

Responsible for proactively soliciting and managing group/catering-related opportunities. Manages group/catering opportunities not handled by the Event Booking Center. Actively up-sells each business opportunity to maximize revenue opportunity. Achieves personal and team related revenue goals. Ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for proper service delivery. Responsible for driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience. Provide service to our customers in order to grow share of the account on behalf of the company.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Understanding Markets & Maximizing Revenue

• Identifies new group/catering business to achieve personal and property revenue goals.
• Understands the overall market - competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.
• Closes the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and property needs.
• Monitors same day selling procedures to maximize room revenue and control property occupancy.
• Gains understanding of the property’s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution both prior to, and during the program/event.

Conducting Daily Sales Activities

• Responds to incoming group/catering opportunities for the property that are outside parameters of the Event Booking Center.
• Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
• Uses sales resources and administrative/support staff effectively.
• Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Supports the company’s service and relationship strategy, driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
• Services our customers in order to grow share of the account.
• Executes and supports the company’s Customer Service Standards and property’s Brand Standards.
• Provides excellent customer service consistent with the daily service basics of the brand.
• Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
• Partners with Event Management and/or Operations in providing a customer experience that exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Attends pre- and post-convention meetings to understand group needs, obtain feedback on quality of product (e.g., rooms, meeting facilities and equipment, food and beverage), service levels and overall satisfaction.
• Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
• Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to the company.

Building Successful Relationships

• Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g., Event Booking Center, Market Sales, Strategic Accounts) to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.
• Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Activities include sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc.
• Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for group/catering sales opportunities.
• Manages and develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides accurate, complete and effective turnover to Event Management.

Additional Responsibilities

• Utilizes intranet for resources and information.
• Conducts site inspections.
• Creates contracts as required.
• Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savour the destination. We provide authentic, chic and memorable service along with experiences that inspire guests to savour the good life. We’re looking for curious and creative people to join our team. If you appreciate connecting with like-minded guests and have a deep desire to create memorable experiences, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Le Méridien. In joining Le Méridien, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.