With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.
If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we’re here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.
The Events Manager is responsible for the successful handling of groups involving 10 or more guestrooms. This role ensures effective communication with clients and efficient coordination with departments concerned, under the general guidance and supervision of the Director of Banquet Sales, maximizing business opportunities.
What will I be doing?
As the Events Manager, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
• Liaise closely with the Sales team in proposing the best deal when handling leads / inquiries (pricing strategy, special requirements) passed over, in order to convert the leads / inquiries to confirmed events.
• Prepare proposals and contracts for leads, addressing inquiries received from Sales Managers.
• Follow through from negotiation until departure for events assigned.
• Liaise with clients on finalizing details and give professional advice on set-ups and planning of events.
• Practice up-selling at all opportunities to maximize revenue.
• Ensure effective communication with clients and internal departments.
• Responsible for the dissemination of groups related information to other departments e.g. issues on banquet event orders and group resumes as well as chair pre-event meetings.
• Maintain close coordination with respective departments
This job listing was provided by Hospitality Job Vacancies. To apply, please use the link in the job description.
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