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  1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. SOFITEL
  4. Sales & Marketing

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Sofitel Dubai Downtown, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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REF44280K

Events Planner

Region

Luxury & Lifestyle



Company Description

"Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
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Job Description

Events Planner

Through your passion and motivation, you sell memorable experience to guests who stay in your property. You are professional and knowledgeable about your property, and you build strong relationships and create bond with your guests.

  • The Events Planner will be the main point of contact for the client and the entire event operation (including banquet, accounting, technical, audio visual, rooms division and kitchen).
  • To communicate effectively with all department within the hotel involved in carrying out the needs of a group / event.
  • To coordinate with other departments the needs of a group / event which will directly affect that department (i.e. amenities, arrival/departure time, deliveries, and special meal requirements).
  • To maintain the policies set forth in the group sales contract (i.e. deposits, cut off dates, attrition, rooming lists, billing instructions).
  • To coordinate the sales efforts between events department and catering to ensure proper utilization of function space to yield maximum revenues.
  • To have an excellent knowledge of hotel facilities, capacities and dimensions of meeting rooms.
  • The ability to negotiate & achieve maximum revenue/profit potential while satisfying client needs.
  • The ability to develop creative and attractive menu presentations for potential clients.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

  • At least 1 year sales experience in managing conference & events function
  • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
  • Highly responsible & reliable
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
  • Fluent in English & French (Arabic will be an advantage)
  • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

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