Assistant Manager, Event Sales
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Job Summary
Job Responsibilities
Continuous focus on achieving the allocated revenue budget throughout the month to achieve the forecasted annual target.
Research the market analyze current and potential trends and monitor competitor behavior to address the trends and competitor activities and to maximize banquet sales revenue.
Respond to inquiries ranging from telephone calls emails and walk-ins by the end of each working day.
Provide accurate and timely information to clients vendors and meeting planners.
Meet and discuss with clients on the specifics of the event for pricing and event planning purposes.
Coordinate event requirements with the relevant departments and tears of the Hotel to ensure smooth flow the event.
Make regular visits to events to ensure smooth flow of proceedings.
Execute administrative duties including but not limited to correspondence contract generation filing payments and other administrative duties as required.
Coordinate guest problems and complain with assistance from senior supervisor/ head of department when necessary.
Maintain excellent communication and relationships with other departments and tears of the Hotel to ensure consistency of customer service and quality of food and beverages.
Promote the Hotels event services to all associations. medical industry leisure industry corporate companies and embassies by continuously visiting and strengthening relationships.
Person Specifications
Minimum 3 years of sales experience preferably in banquets in a five-star hotel at a senior executive level.
Fluency in English and excellent communication & negotiation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and team management skills.
Professional qualification in Sales & Marketing will be a definite advantage.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
John Keells Group is Sri Lanka's premier Diversified Company, listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange, and a 150-year pillar of the Sri Lankan economy. John Keells Group is widely recognized as Sri Lanka's Most Respected Corporate Entity
