Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.
Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.
Job Description
This position is responsible for the Sales & Marketing Department activities including its planning and execution in line with the annual hotel strategy and business plan with the main target to achieve/exceed the target.
You will:
- Handle incoming event leads professionally through all channels.
- Provide detailed conference and events proposals covering venue, function, menu and accommodation costs ensuring revenue is maximized.
- Coordinate and host familiarisation and site inspections.
- Assist in coordinating sales forecasts and provide suggestions on strategies to achieve targets.
- Update and maintain accurate account profiles in the database systems.
- Ensure success in delivering customer events in order to ensure client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Monitor competitors’ rate strategy, account penetration and marketing activities to maintain a competitive edge
- Fully responsible of accounts under his/her management; including business production, updating profile and contracting or renewing contracts
- Update management on VIP arrivals, meet and greet accordingly
- Up-sell and promote Hotel facilities & services at every available opportunity in order to maximize sales revenue
- Conduct negotiations to achieve the best profit and rates for the Hotel
- Attend hotel clients and local community business events to network and maintain high visibility
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 years of experience in a similar capacity with proven track records
- Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
- Proficient in Microsoft Office application, especially MS Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
- Good communication and customer contact skills
- Service oriented with an eye for details
- Ability to work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
- A team player & builder
- A motivator & self-starter
- Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times
Additional Information
Manage the day to day of the Reservations and Sales teams, ensuring that the weekly, biweekly and monthly being followed
Ensure our content and social media KPIs are being met
Analyse results of the ecommerce campaigns and promotions to ensure investment levels are inline with expected ROIs.
Generate new business through marketing initiatives.
Carry out local research of potential new local business.