Conference & Events Executive - Jumeirah Messilah Kuwait

Job Description

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different? Brandnd promise.Its award winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities.As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments.Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, emBrandcing a culture that celeBrandtes diversity.Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel and Spa offers easy access to Kuwait?s Central Business District, airport and major attractions. The beachfront resort features 316 rooms and suites, 80 residential suites and 12 villas, seven restaurants, cafes and lounges, a Talise Spa, 200-metre private beach, two swimming pools and a children?s play area. Extensive conference and banqueting facilities are available, including the Badriah ballroom.About the Role:An exciting role hasarisenfor aConference & EventsExecutive to join the team atJumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait. You will be responsible for handling all incoming groups and events inquiries and effectively leading the customer through the sales process to the point of a signed contract or offer.Main Duties:

• Conducts site inspection effectively and professionally with thorough knowledge of clients? needs and hotel products
• Answers all incoming group and event inquiries / opportunities
• Qualifies each business opportunity
• Determines availability of space and rates according to yield management principles and knowledge of business pace
• Presents benefits of the hotel to the client
• Enlarging clients needs to further improvement revenue yields
• Conduct comprehensive and customized site inspections with the event management / conference servicing team
• Develop and send out concise and accurate contracts
• Proper hand over of event to event management / conference servicing
• Ensures deposits are received
• To meet measurable targets and revenue goals (individual and team)
• Have excellent product knowledge of function space, audio-visual equipment, capacities, guest room inventory, room rates and menus
• Be accountable for all targets and goals set for area of responsibility
• Produces proposal, contracts and other related booking tools
• Prepares all sales documentation accurately
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned by management related to current role.

About You:

• Business or related degree from Internationally recognized tertiary institution
• At least1 year experience in a Conference & Events Sales Executiveor similar role
• Preferably worked in a 5 star luxury hotel
• Experience working in Kuwait or GCC
• Competent in English and Arabic language.
• Sales driven with proven ability to close sales and achieve results
• Excellent communication, interpersonal relationships, and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong and outgoing personality and good negotiation skills
• Strong team player
• Confident, friendly and approachable manner
• Must be articulate and attention to details

About the Benefits:This position offers a highly competitive salary and package which includes: basic salary, incentives plan, yearly flight allowance to home country, medical insurance, life and accident insurance, laundry, and meals.

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