Groups, Conference and Events Assistant Sales Manager - Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
A Group, Conference and Events Assistant Sales Manager will assist in meeting and banquet efforts to maximise revenue, profit, and the satisfaction of Guests and vendor relations.
What will I be doing?
As Group, Conference and Events Assistant Sales Manager, you will assist in meeting and banquet efforts to maximise revenue, profit, and the satisfaction of Guests and vendor relations. The Group, Conference and Events Assistant Sales Manager will develop the Team through the coordination of an onboarding plan and continued development efforts to ensure that the Conference and Events and related Teams are fully prepared to offer an exceptional conference and event experience. Specifically, a Group, Conference and Events Assistant Sales Manager will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Assist the Director of GC&E ager to maximise conference and banqueting revenue and profit through pro-active selling techniques, calendar/time management, and pricing strategy
- Ensure the highest standards of conference and banqueting business processes
- Ensure the Group, Conference and Events Sales Team has the skills and knowledge required for high-level performance
- Implement an effective selling strategy and ensure this strategy is understood and executed by all Team Members
- Ensure fairness in vendor selection and with vendor pricing, such that non-contracted customers receive the same rates (quotes) regardless of the chosen booking channel used
- Maintain consistent communication with the Training and Development department to ensure Teams at all levels are trained and developed through the use of structured training calendars and programs
- Maintain strong internal control of the working environment, such that it is always in compliance Hilton and the Hotel brand's policies and procedures
- Ensure communication meetings occur and are accompanied by documentation/minutes on a monthly basis
- Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Recruit, manage, train and develop the Group, Conference and EventsTeam