Events & Catering Sales Manager - Flexible Schedule

Courtyard by Marriott; ad-Dachiliyya; On-site; OMR 7,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Courtyard Nizwa Resort in Oman seeks an Events Booking Manager to lead social and corporate catering, including guest rooms and banquets. The role blends sales, event management, and guest service to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction. A flexible schedule, including weekends, is required.

You will drive new business, coordinate with hotel departments, oversee BEOs, and mentor the events team to deliver outstanding service and flawless events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in catering sales, hotel convention services, banquet management, hotel sales, or culinary arts (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Guest-focused with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding service

Responsibilities

• Sell and manage social and corporate catering events, including guest rooms, banquet food & beverage, and upselling contracted groups
• Negotiate contracts, suggest menus, and coordinate room setups according to policy and client needs
• Collaborate with hotel departments to ensure flawless event execution and guest satisfaction
• Generate new business through solicitation, networking, and follow-up with past clients
• Finalize and distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and maintain accurate event records
• Lead pre-event, on-site, and post-event communications to ensure service excellence
• Monitor budgets, sales quotas, and revenue opportunities; implement strategies to increase catering revenue during low-demand periods
• Conduct site tours for prospective clients and facilitate client meetings as needed
• Train, delegate, and guide staff to ensure smooth operation of events and service standards

Skills

Catering sales

Negotiation

Event management

Hospitality

Tools

BEOs management

Job description

Courtyard Nizwa Resort in Oman seeks an Events Booking Manager to lead social and corporate catering, including guest rooms and banquets. The role blends sales, event management, and guest service to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction. A flexible schedule, including weekends, is required.

You will drive new business, coordinate with hotel departments, oversee BEOs, and mentor the events team to deliver outstanding service and flawless events.