Events Executive
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:
• 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.
Skills
Education, Qualifications & Experiences 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 negotiations skills are essentials. Computer literate and previous experiences with Opera are an advantage.
Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will be customer driven and with an extremely proactive and focused personality and an outgoing, charismatic and approachable character. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and be a great team player, portraying a structured and goal oriented work philosophy and possessing following additional competencies:
Understanding Hotel Operations
Effective Communication
Planning for Business
Supervising People
Understanding Differences
Supervising Operations
Teamwork
Adaptability
Customer Focus
Drive for Results
Job Location Dubai, UAE Situated in the bustling precinct of Barsha Heights, Media Rotana is a luxury five-star hotel conveniently located close to Dubai’s many exciting leisure attractions and shopping malls, as well as key business districts including Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City. Dubai Internet City Metro Station is within close walking distance, while the emirate’s two airports, Dubai Internatio... nal and Al Maktoum International are just a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Business and leisure travellers will appreciate the hotel’s 537 modern and spacious rooms and suites featuring modern technology and amenities, while Club Rotana, our hotel-within-a-hotel concept, offers discerning guests added luxury benefits and the finest personalised hospitality services, ensuring a truly memorable stay. From delectable dishes to traditional favourites, Media Rotana’s five specialty restaurants present diners with a wide range of culinary experiences and venues, with Italian, British and International options available, as well as happy hour promotions, theme nights and more. Media Rotana’s 16 contemporary and flexible meeting rooms make it a hugely popular destination for business seminars and corporate events, while the comprehensive array of leisure facilities available at Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club, which include a fully-equipped gym, sauna, steam room and temperature-controlled swimming pool, provide a city sanctuary for guests seeking relaxation and rejuvenation during their stay. For families with young children, our Flipper’s Kids Club offers fun activities throughout the day.
