The Events and Banqueting Officer will work with our team to synchronize details of each events such as conferences, corporate workshops, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, charity events, surprise parties, trade shows, sales meetings, business meetings, employee appreciation events, launches and virtual events
Main Responsibilities
• Assist in meeting sales targets
• Design and sell packages that must be approved by your manager
• Coordinate the necessary elements to ensure the smooth operations of events
• Venue planning and layout
• Communicate with internal food and beverage staff to ensure proper preparation is done
• Plan and execute weddings in a timely and efficient and punctual manner
• Promote and represent the organization and the industry through participation on committees/boards, attendance at trade shows, and business networking.
• Developing and maintaining existing business and employee relationships.
• Draft and review contracts with external stakeholders.
• Works with managers and officers to implement the company's policies and goals
• Ensures coaching and development of resources to meet business’s objectives.
• Creating weekly and monthly sales reports or when necessary
REQUIRED COMPETENCES
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Accurate and effective report writing skills
• Strong attention to details
• Willing to work outside of regular working hours
• Willing to work on public holidays and weekends based on the need
• Professionalism at all times when representing the company
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Ability to manipulate Microsoft suite and proficiency with MS Excel
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• BSC in Business Admin, Hospitality and Tourism or a related field but significant experience can substitute for the degree.
• Three years in a hotel / banqueting/ event-coordinating environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and successful track record in sales and customer service
• Strong leader with excellent communication skills
• Strong project management skill set in multi-project environment
• Willing to work alone unsupervised and on own initiative.
Send all applications to jobs@edengardenswellness.com
