Celebrations Executive

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the intimate equally coexists with the infinite – an unrivaled portfolio of more than 90 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since 1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,400 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.   

Primary Responsibilities

Sales Support

• Maintain complete knowledge of the following (to include but not limited to):
  • All hotel features / services, hours of operation
  • Hotel function space, entertainment options, menus and floral decoration options
  • Hotel safety guidelines and evacuation plan
  • Scheduled daily group activities
• Answer incoming phone calls in a pleasant manner using Hotel’s telephone etiquette guidelines. Handle telephone enquiries according to departmental procedure
• Coordinate all group arrangements
• Work with group contacts to facilitate program planning and requirements
• Communicate group needs and specifications to all relevant departments
• Follow up with post-conference reports and review group billings
• Input all group bookings and update booking activities in the system on a weekly basis
• Prepare reports, maintain proper records and filing system in accordance to hotel’s sales administration process
• Maintain gifts inventory and coordinate the sending of gifts to clients
• Arrange site inspections for potential clients
• Promote positive relations with clients and attend to all requests expediently and courteously
• Acknowledge and handle clients’ complaints and comments tactfully and efficiently. Report incidents or other irregularities to management
• Up-sell and promote hotel’s facilities and services  at every available opportunity in order to maximize sales revenue

Knowledge and Experience

• Diploma in Tourism / Hospitality Management / Events Management
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar capacity
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint

Competencies

• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Must be well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.