Events Executive

Centro Corniche; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Eastern Province is seeking an Events Executive to manage catering and event sales. The role involves client liaison, event planning, and optimization of hotel revenue through strategic upselling. Ideal candidates have a degree in hospitality and experience in catering sales, with excellent communication skills. This position offers a dynamic environment and the chance to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Previous experiences in catering sales within a hotel.
• Computer literate with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for selling off‑site events and locations.
• Act as a one‑stop shop for clients for detailed event planning.
• Send all correspondence to clients regarding banquet events.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal English communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding hotel operations

Adaptability

Customer focus

Education

Degree in hospitality field

Tools

Opera

Job description

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Catering/Sales professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As an Events Executive you are responsible for the success of the meeting, catering and event segment of the hotel. You will secure the business, plan the meeting / event, co‑coordinate with hotel operations and clients before, during and after each meeting / event and your role will include key responsibilities such as:

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for selling off‑site events and locations
• Handle all meetings and catering enquiries according to standard procedures
• Act as a one‑stop shop for clients for detailed event planning and work closely with banquet operations, food & beverage management, rooms division operation, finance and external suppliers
• Satisfy the need of the clients whilst optimizing hotel revenue through strategic yield management and upselling of hotel facilities and services
• Work closely with the Area Sales MICE Team to achieve monthly sales target
• Conduct site inspections, client entertainment and familiarization
• Send all correspondence to clients regarding banquet events, such as proposals, confirmation or agreement letter, amendments, etc.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

You should ideally have a degree in the hospitality field with previous experiences in catering sales within a hotel. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills and strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are essentials. Computer literate and previous experiences with Opera are an advantage.

Knowledge & Competencies

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising OperationsTeamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results