Catering & Events Sales Coordinator

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Al Khobar is seeking an individual to handle client interactions and administrative support. The role involves responding to requests, managing information, and ensuring a positive guest experience. Candidates must have a high school diploma, experience in a related field, and fluent English. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including room discounts and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Impressive room discounts

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a sales/catering office or related field.
• Ability to stand and move about frequently.
• Typing at least 50 wpm and proficient PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client calls and maintain accurate information.
• Perform administrative duties such as typing proposals.
• Resolve guest requests and complaints to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some College preferred

Job description

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned (guest room tours, property tours, special guest requests, maintaining calendars, answering phones and routing to appropriate sales staff, handling of mail, faxes, etc.)

Financial Returns

• Respond to client calls and special requests, obtain final details, dates, times, and hotel room and meeting room requirements. Regularly follow-up with clients and maintain accurate and updated information.
• Perform administrative duties such as typing proposals, letters, contracts, etc. Collect data, update databases, and complete departmental monthly reports.
• Conduct relevant sales calls to target segments as per the sales plan set by the Director of Commercial.
• Prepare reports as required by the Director of Commercial.

Responsible Business

• Participate in all community relations activities.

Guest Experience

• Resolve requests and/or complaints to the satisfaction of the guest; inform supervisor of major problems, complaints, disturbances, or dissatisfied clients.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Coordinate details with other departments such as VIP amenities, special requests, or other service needs or special handling.
• May coordinate outside vendor service needs (floral displays, audio/visual, etc.) where appropriate. Regularly follow-up to ensure set-up requirements meet client needs.

Qualifications And Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 1 year experience in a sales/catering office or related field. Some College preferred.
• Must speak fluent English.
• This job requires the ability to perform the following:
• Frequently standing and moving about the facility
• Typing at least 50 wpm; proficient PC skills; carrying or lifting items up to 25 pounds
• Communicating with customers, employees, and third parties
• Using a keyboard to generate correspondence, reports, etc.
• Handling objects, products, and computer equipment

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized significantly when interacting with clients and guests.
• Reading and writing abilities are often utilized.
• Basic math skills are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts, and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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