Events Executive

Rotana Hotels; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is looking for a passionate Events Executive in Riyadh to oversee successful events and catering operations. Your role will involve selling off-site events, managing client inquiries, and working closely with various hotel departments to meet client needs and maximize revenue. You will be accountable for sales targets and conduct client engagement, making this an exciting opportunity for someone dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Sell off-site events and locations.
• Handle all meetings and catering enquiries.
• Act as a one-stop shop for detailed event planning.
• Satisfy client needs while optimizing hotel revenue.
• Achieve monthly sales targets with the Area Sales MICE Team.
• Conduct site inspections and client entertainment.
• Send correspondence to clients regarding events.

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-ordinate with hotel operations and clients before, during and after each meeting / event and your role will include key responsibilities such as:

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 up selling 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.