The Light Hotel

• The Catering and events Manager will be responsible for delivering the guest experience from event planning, to handling customer requirements during meetings, to post-event follow-up with customers. Key to this role is developing expertise in understanding sector/account needs, maximising guest satisfaction, and driving incremental revenue to the hotel. Where applicable, this role will also involve management and the active coaching of assigned events team members.
• Analyses sales mix and likely impact on hotel goals
• Implement direction from Director of Sales and Marketing and Regional Managers
• Liaison with advertising agency
• Stock control of collateral
• Collateral input
• Execute advertising/creative briefs in a timely manner
• Works with superior on manpower planning and management needs
• Works with superior in the preparation and management of the Department’s budget

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• International training opportunities and career development
• Dynamic and international working environment
• Other benefits as per Hotel policies

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Good writing skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Sales & Marketing, Hotel Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Experience

• 2 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience