Job Description

Our client is a renowned investment holding company with key hospitality and tourism developments.

Assistant Manager, Sales

Responsibilities

• Meeting the KPI on corporate events leads & revenue
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Sales Department
• Develops plans and coordinates large scale and high-profile events, generating net revenues agreed upon with clients
• Develops and implements a comprehensive events marketing plan to attract external clientele to the destination hotels.
• Works with stakeholders and external clients to schedule all event needs into the appropriate facilities based on date and type of program, projected number of attendees, dining service needs and other requirements such as meeting and group spaces.
• Participates in marketing and sales activities highlighting the destination and hotels as potential venues
• Works closely with the top management to develop and implement policies and procedures related revenue production for the destination
• Coverage of external events on evenings and weekends when necessary
• Coordinates all aspects of events and serves as main point of contact for clients
• Communicates and resolves problems effectively and in a timely manner with event organizers
• Fosters and maintains contacts with a wide array of vendors to ensure consistent delivery of needed goods and services for conference and event programs
• Obtains detailed information from client on event type and event requirements to ensure success of event
• Works closely with the Facilities staff to ensure appearance and cleanliness of the space is appropriate to the client
• Serves as a liaison between the staff and the service/support departments to ensure success of the event
• Ensures that all events comply with all government regulations and company's policies and procedures

• The candidate must possess at least a degree in marketing, communications, business, hospitality or related field.
• The candidate should ideally have 7-10 years of experience, supplemented with 2 years' experience in management roles in sales & marketing, event management, sales conference gained in a resort management hotel, tourism/leisure, corporate and/or agency environment.
• The candidate must be able to engage the customers confidently.
• Possess knowledge of basic meeting and conference planning procedures; Experience with management reservations software
• Competencies in computer applications and advanced communication practices and business principles
• Personality: results oriented, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, planning and organising skills, resilience, adaptability and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English