Events Manager

Job Description

• Ensure that you fully understand the business strategy and positioning of the Anantara brand, and that you are able to effectively articulate this positioning in the marketplace.
• Maintain a personal up-to-date knowledge on all Anantara product and service offerings, and the products, services, rates and new developments of key competitors, and an awareness of general industry trends.
• Approach personal sales activities from a strategic perspective, understanding the relative importance and priority of the current account base, and directing personal sales efforts accordingly.
• Continually review the actual production of each account against the potential for that account, and review suggestions for improvement with department leadership.
• Focus on assertively establishing new client contacts and developing detailed information on the potential revenues from these accounts.
• Drive Catering / FB Revenues at the property for delivery of FB budget at the hotel.
• Secure new clients and new events to the property for both banqueting and restaurant outlets and pool events.
• To be the Social Ambassador for the hotel and represent the hotel at city wide events and functions.
• To represent, attend and infiltrate chamber of commerce events in the city
• Attend product launches, fashions shows, parties, gallery openings to target new clients to the property.
• Secure new business to the hotel through follow up with clients met at events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in hotel Events Sales.
• Experience in luxury hotel brands.
• Ability to influence and persuade with excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong sales and analytical knowledge.
• Proficient in English and Thai and computer literate.