Conference & Events Manager

Hilton; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Riyadh is seeking a Conference & Events Manager to drive revenue and deliver memorable experiences for clients and guests. You will coordinate with hotel departments, manage client relationships, and ensure proposals and site tours are compelling while upholding Hilton standards.

In this role you will manage inquiries, develop sales strategies, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver successful events, aiming to maximize occupancy and revenue while maintaining exceptional service

Qualifications

• Experience in conference and events sales.
• Ability to manage client relationships and partnerships.
• Proven track record in coordinating cross-functional event teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive C&E revenue by developing and implementing sales strategies.
• Manage client relationships with event organizers and partners.
• Handle event inquiries from initial contact to confirmation with accurate proposals and quotes.
• Coordinate with Operations, Banqueting, F&B and other departments to deliver events.
• Conduct site inspections and present facilities to potential clients.
• Monitor sales performance and provide regular revenue updates.
• Support promotions and client visits to increase C&E opportunities.
• Maintain Hilton standards throughout the sales process.

Skills

Sales strategy

Client relationship management

Event planning

Site inspections

Proposals & quotations

Cross-functional coordination

Job description

Job Identification: 225004

Job Category: Sales and Marketing

Job Schedule: Full time

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a C&E Manager , you’re not just supporting sales strategies to maximize event revenue – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Drive C&E Revenue: Develop and implement sales strategies to maximize conference and event revenue, identify new business opportunities, and achieve sales targets.

• Manage Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, event organizers, and business partners to understand their requirements and secure repeat business.

• Manage Event Enquiries: Handle conference and event enquiries from initial contact through confirmation, ensuring accurate proposals, quotations, and timely follow-up.

• Coordinate Event Planning: Work closely with Operations, Banqueting, F&B, and other hotel departments to ensure client requirements are clearly communicated and events are delivered successfully.

• Conduct Site Inspections: Welcome potential clients for hotel and event space tours, present the hotel's facilities, and recommend suitable solutions based on their requirements.

• Monitor Sales Performance: Track confirmed and tentative business, maintain accurate records, and provide regular updates on sales activities and revenue performance.

• Promote the Hotel: Support sales calls, client visits, networking activities, and promotional initiatives to increase the hotel's visibility and generate new C&E opportunities.

• Ensure Hilton Standards: Maintain compliance with Hilton standards, hotel policies, and established sales procedures throughout the C&E sales process.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.