Assistant Event Sales Manager
Al Khobar - Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Qualifications :
Experience & Background:
Minimum 1 year of experience in Events Banquet Sales preferably within the hospitality industry.
A background in Food & Beverage is highly preferred with good understanding of menus setup service standards and banquet operations.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong communication skills with good command of English both spoken and written.
The candidate should have excellent administrative skills be well organized and able to handle quotations contracts event orders follow-ups and reports accurately.
Attention to Detail
Must have strong attention to detail to ensure all event requirements are properly communicated and executed including setup menu selection guest preferences billing instructions and special requests.
Sales & Customer Service
Should be sales-oriented confident in dealing with clients and able to convert inquiries into confirmed business.
Must have a professional approach good negotiation skills and the ability to build long-term relationships with corporate and social event clients.
Personality & Appearance:
Presentable well-groomed and professional in appearance with a positive attitude and pleasant personality.
The candidate should be confident energetic and able to represent the hotel in a professional manner.
Operational Knowledge:
Good understanding of hotel operations especially banquet F&B rooms reservations and finance coordination.
Should be able to work closely with different departments to ensure smooth event delivery.
Other Requirements
The candidate should be flexible with working hours able to work under pressure handle multiple events at the same time solve problems quickly and maintain a high level of guest satisfaction.
Familiarity with hotel systems Microsoft Office and event planning tools is an advantage.
Additional Information :
Skills & Competencies
- Attention to detail and quality excellence
- Leadership and team management
- Guest orientation and service excellence
- Time management and organization
- Problem-solving skills
- Professional grooming and presentation
Working Conditions
- Flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.
- Office-based with frequent coordination across departments.
- Physically active role (standing walking inspecting rooms)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a com ... View more