Director of Conference and Events

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage event budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting, ensuring profitability and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, health, and safety regulations related to events and conferences.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and industry partners to enhance the Hotel’s reputation and drive business growth.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their vision, objectives, and requirements, and tailor event experiences to their needs and preferences.
• Oversee all aspects of event planning and execution.
• Lead and inspire the team to deliver flawless execution of events.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and innovations in event management, and incorporate them into Hotel's offerings.

Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a luxury hotel environment.
• Middle East experience and hotel pre-opening experience is an advantage.
• With degree or higher diploma in hospitality/Hotel/Business Management is an advantage.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English are required. Arabic language and other language proficiency is desirable.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with guests, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as per business needs.
• Strong leadership abilities, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team to achieve excellence.
• A passion for hospitality and a commitment to deliver high standards of customer service and luxury.