Kakanfo Inn and Conference Centre – Our client, a reputable Hotel, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Conference Sales Manager / Event Sales Manager
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- The Conference and Events Sales Manager is responsible for Soliciting conference business for the hotel in assigned market areas and achieving sales targets defined by the management.
- The successful candidate should also be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and achieve daily targets, whilst offering a very high level of Customer Service.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with key decisions makers from Corporate, negotiating rates and confirming their accommodation, meetings and events.
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of sales, department and budgetary reports as and when required Planning events in conjunction with the client.
- Present and sell available and suitable banquet/event options to the highest possible standard.
- Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds.
- Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events.
- Negotiate space, dates and rates to obtain booking goals while focusing on shoulder and off-season business.
- Assist in development and solicitation of Banquet and event package plans aimed at conference business and encourage repeat business.
- Actively manage business bookings, record denials, make network referrals.
- Make commercial decisions to maximize MICE income on a daily basis.
- Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs.
- Carry out a monthly review for the next 6 month’s availability to highlight high or low demand dates and take steps to minimize the risk of any shortfall or overbooking.
- Ensuring all inquiries are recorded accurately in the Event Enquiry application (Opera S&M, Delphi, Protel Banquet, MICE software etc.).
- Bring in direct guests through online marketing and advertising.
- Helping the hotel to identify new avenues of business and bring in more banquet events to the hotel.
Requirements
- B.Sc / Diploma in Hospitality or Sales and Marketing.
- 6 – 10 years experience in Hotel/Banquet/Event sales with a proven track record.
- Must have a very high level of Customer Service.
- Proficient in using CRM, MS office software applications including MS Office, Excel, Powerpoint etc.
Deadline: 20th February 2022.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitph1@gmail.com using “Conference and Events Sales Manager” as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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