- Full-Time
- Permanent
- RAFFLES
- Sales & Marketing
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Raffles Singapore, Singapore
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Assistant / Events Manager (Catering Sales)
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
The Assistant / Events Manager (Events & Conference Services) is responsible for working to achieve the strategic goals of the hotel, specifically in banquet sales. Sales segments can be sub-categorized into corporate and weddings. He / she will also support and service group files handed over from sales. This position is also responsible to follow through on all matters pertaining to events and functions in the hotel.
Primary Responsibilities
Achieves both individual and team revenue as well as profit goals as per budget and forecast
- Achieves sales objectives and measureable goals set by management in terms of revenue as well as other financial KPIs based on budget.
- Proactive development of new businesses for key accounts and special events, working closely with the room sales team.
- Establishes close working relationships with existing guests.
- Understands the needs of the ever-changing market.
- Strong conversion in corporate / wedding enquiries.
- Presents hotel’s products and offerings to guest.
- Efficient negotiation and upselling to maximize revenue.
- Maximises experience and revenue of conference groups staying in the hotel (for Conference Services role)
- Ability to innovate with the hotel offerings and creative selling for banquet venues.
Focuses on meeting planner / guest experience
- Ensures the accuracy of bookings, event requirements, BEO at all times.
- Familiarises with the house system. (Opera, Table Management System & Social tables)
- Timeliness in responding to enquiries from various platforms.
- Uses a Heartist® approach – make the guests Feel Welcome, Feel Heart-warmed, Feel Incredible, and Belong.
- Focuses on the client experience and is present pre and post events.
Delivery of a successful event
- Effective communication among colleagues (inter departments) in a timely manner.
- Evaluates guest satisfaction and encourages continuous work improvement.
- Maintains a good working relationship with external suppliers.
Contributing to the hotel goal
- Cross selling of hotel guest rooms, banquet, spas, florist and any revenue generating sources to support the hotel’s achievement of its overall revenue goal.
- Active participation in departmental meetings and trainings.
- Identifies and proposes improvement on quality of F&B experiences wherever necessary.
- Contributes to the hotel’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts.
- Upholds the Accor Values in the work nature, increasing stakeholders’ interest.
- Performs any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.
Candidate Profile
Knowledge and Experience
- Diploma / Degree in Hotel / Hospitality Management.
- Minimum of 3 years of sales experience in hotel, preferably luxury hotel in Singapore.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar capacity
- Work experience in a Luxury Hotel or Luxury Brand is an advantage.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office and Opera will be an advantage.
Competencies
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of employees and customers.
- Service oriented with an eye for details.
- Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team.
- Good presentation and influencing skills.
- Multicultural awareness and able to work with people from diverse cultures.
- Flexible and able to embrace and respond to change effectively.
- Ability to work independently and has good initiative under dynamic environment.
- Self-motivated and energetic.
- Ability to prioritise work tasks and has a sense of urgency.
- IT Savvy and well versed with systems.
Benefits of Joining Raffles Hotel Singapore
- 5-day Work Week.
- Duty Meals are provided.
- Colleagues’ Discount and/or Preferential Room Rates at worldwide Accor Hotels.
- Flexible Benefit – Dental/Optical/Vacation Expenses/Children’s Education.
- Medical and Wellness Benefit.
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage.
- Local/Overseas Career Development & Growth Opportunities.
- Holistic Learning and Development Opportunities.
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