Events Manager Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel (Pre-Opening Team)
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3 days ago
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Job Summary
As Events Manager you will be one of the principal pillars of the hotel and responsible for driving the success of the hotels Meetings Events and Social business. You will lead and manage event sales activities ensuring strong revenue performance while positioning Avani as a premium and preferred event destination in the market.
This role requires a proactive hands-on approach to business development client relationship management and cross-functional collaboration particularly with Operations F&B and Culinary teams. You will play an important role during the pre-opening phase and beyond.
You will report directly to the Director of Sales & Marketing.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute event sales strategies in line with the hotels Sales & Marketing plan to maximize revenue and market penetration
- Proactively source negotiate and contract new meetings events weddings and social business
- Position Avani as a premium event venue through strong client engagement and tailored event solutions
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key event organizers corporate clients agencies and partners
- Work closely with the Sales Manager to identify and convert event opportunities from existing hotel accounts
- Conduct client meetings site inspections sales calls and client entertainment
- Prepare and manage event sales forecasts in collaboration with the Director of Revenue
- Monitor competitor activities market trends and pricing strategies within the MICE segment
- Maintain accurate event calendars sales reports and pipeline tracking
- Collaborate closely with Operations F&B and Culinary teams to ensure seamless event execution and high-quality guest experiences
- Support pre-opening initiatives sales blitzes trade shows and market activations
- Contribute to the development of creative event concepts and value-added offerings
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Administration or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of relevant Events / MICE sales experience in a 5-star or international hotel brand
- Proven track record in achieving event revenue targets
- Strong communication negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Proactive self-motivated and passionate about hospitality and events
- Able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Fluent in English Lao and Thai
- Local Laos / Vientiane market knowledge preferred
- Southeast Asia market experience required
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Food Handling
- Hospitality Management
- Hotel Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- GM Vehicles
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Revenue Management
- Hotel Management
- Operations Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
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