Attend to and engage all incoming inquiries pertaining events including meetings, wedding, birthday parties, cocktail event, functions, social events and etc...
Qualifies each business opportunity based on budget, attendance.
Determines availability of space based on yield management principles.
Presents unique selling points to prospective clients to gain an advantage over the competitor.
Conducts site inspections, client requirement gathering and event kick offs.
To be a one stop shop from inquiry to successful delivery of the event.
To be on hand on actual day of event to assist client and ensure a flawless event.
To communicate all facets of the event to the operational support team – banquet operations, florist, chefs, audio-visual technicians, front office, room service etc.
To know competitors’ strength and weaknesses as well as their pricing and packages.
Take on ad-hoc projects as assigned by Director of Events Management.
Curate and maintain a targeted potential client list of corporates and organizations
Schedule meetings to visit and present our premises and corporate affiliations
To actively report and update management and H.O. Ds on all bookings and appointments.
To drive database growth.
Qualifications/ Skills and Abilities:
At least one (1) year of experience in a similar capacity in a luxury hotel , restaurant or relavent industry
Good team player
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Passionate, self-driven and takes initiative.
Demonstrable organizational skills, with a good eye for detail
Excellent computer knowledge of PC environments with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Writing, and proofing skills are also required
Ability to work independently, organized, dependable and detail oriented