Event Senior Sales Manager (Phuket or Bangkok based)
Bangkok or Phuket based (Thailand)
Publication date:
2023-12-06
Job type:
Permanent
Job time:
Full-time
Industry:
Hospitality
Salary (per month):
75000 THB
Job Description
- Receiving, handling and converting Meetings, Events and Group enquiries.
- Planning events in conjunction with the client.
- Presenting and selling available and suitable banquet/event options to the highest possible standard.
- Arrange and carry out inspections.
- Maximize lead generation (new and existing business) across all channels
- Negotiate space, dates and rates to obtain booking goal while focusing on shoulder and off-season business.
- Identify need periods and undertake comprehensive program of sales activity to secure new and adhoc business minimizing the impact of low activity periods.
- Assist in development of banquet and event package plans and aimed at corporate business and encourage repeat business.
- Attend trade and travel shows of various market area for promoting hotels event business.
- Actively manage business bookings, record denials, make network referrals.
- Make commercial decisions to maximize MICE income on a daily basis.
- Continue professional development through educational offering made via industry trade groups and educational institutions.
- Encouraging repeat business through excellent customer service and inquiry handling.
- Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs.
- Ensure online meeting partner websites are regularly updated and managed including photos, descriptions, and promotions.
- Bring in direct guests though online marketing and advertising.
- Helping the hotel to identify new avenues of business and bring in more banquet events to the hotel.
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of sales, department and budgetary reports as and when required.
- Other duties and tasks assigned by the management within the job scope
Qualification Required
- Thai nationality
- 3 – 5 years of experience in a luxury hotel environment
- Bachelor or Master degree in hospitality, marketing, or a related field
- Event planning experience
- Sales experience in MICE / Event / Corporate sector
- Organizational and communication skills
- Good attitude, positive thinking, great team player, ability to multitask
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