Conference Sales Manager

P.S International HR Consultants

duties and responsibilities:

-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.

-contact meeting planner by mail, telephone, customer outings and site inspections.

-arrange and carry out hotel show rounds.

-ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events.

-negotiate space, dates and rates to obtain booking goals while focusing on shoulder and off season business.

-identify need periods and undertake a comprehensive program of sales activity to secure new and ad hoc business minimizing the impact of low activity periods.

-assist in development and solicitation of banquet and event package plans and aimed at conference business and encourage repeat business.

-attend trade and travel shows of various market areas 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.

-each month review the next 6 months availability to highlight high or low demand dates and take steps to minimize the risk of any shortfall or overbooking.

-ensuring all inquiries are recorded accurately in the event enquiry application (opera s&m, delphi, protel banquet, mice software etc.).

-bring in direct guests through online marketing and advertising.

-helping the hotel to identify new avenues of business and bring in more banquet events to the hotel.

• Experience

  3 - 6 Years

• No. of Openings

  2

• Education

  Any Bachelor Degree

• Role

  Conference Sales Manager

• Industry Type

  Advertising / MR / PR / Events

• Gender

  [ Male / Female ]

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office