Events Sales Executive

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is looking for an Events Sales Executive to join our Sales – Conference Centre team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is the definition of an unrivalled Arabian fantasy. From a 1.3km pristine private beach, landscaped pools and a private marina overlooking a natural bay, the hotel is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi and perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or for events and meetings that make a statement, with some of the city’s largest hotel conference centres. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi offers award-winning 5-star luxury hospitality and authentic local experiences with 390 luxurious rooms and suites along with award-winning culinary cuisines.

About the job

Based at the Emirates palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi within the Sales Department, The Events Sales Executive is responsible for maintaining key attention on selling to meet personal and team revenue goals through warm and friendly client contacts, creative sales processes and effective “sales closings” techniques and planning to meet the event wishes and expectations of event planners. The Events Sales Executive reports to the Director of Sales.

As an Events Sales Executive, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Constantly gather, understand and apply the knowledge of food, beverage, technical equipment and inter-departmental procedures to the sales and planning process with the client.
• Maintain an up-to-date planning information portfolio for easy reference in the sales and planning process.
• Effectively represent the Hotel in all telephone, written and personal contacts with potential, past and current clients with warm and friendly guest contact, an ever-present willingness to assist, and especially an obvious desire to welcome client business to the hotel.
• Prepare all information-sharing communiqués to the client and to other hotel departments precisely and thoroughly and update that information on a timely basis.
• Assume responsibility for all final preparations prior to the event and on the day of the event to ensure client satisfaction in line with the details of the planning process.https://careers.mandarinoriental.com/jobs/events-sales-executive-abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirateshttps://careers.mandarinoriental.com/jobs/events-sales-executive-abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirates