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Jobs - Director of Catering & Sales Events

star Hotel international chain in Dubai Looking for Director of Catering & Sales Events
3-5 Years of Management Experience.
Knowledge of local events market with an account base would be preferred.





Knowledge Opera Sales & Catering.
Office hours however will be flexible to meet the demand of our business and the clients.
Ability to implement processes and procedures and build a strong team to drive Group room and Conference and Banqueting revenues.
Some international travel to trade shows and exhibitions may be required.
The person will exhibit a keen management of financial awareness ensuring the established Budgets are achieved and will plan, organize, direct and control the Convention Services & Events Department.
Main Responsibility
To assist the Director of Sales & Marketing in ensuring that the Convention Services Department which forms part of the Sales & Marketing and Conference & Banqueting Departments is managed as an independent event coordination centre ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction through all phases of contact from inception of the event to product and service delivery, with a keen focus on increasing return conference, all the time engaging the complex Hotel standards.
The person will exhibit a keen management of financial awareness ensuring the established Budgets are achieved and will plan, organize, direct and control the Convention Services Department.
Ideally Hotel Management Degree in some format.
Training/Experience in a Conference & Banquet Sales Role.
A minimum of 2 years management experience within the MICE or Conference and Banqueting arena in Dubai.
Knowledge of local events market with an account base would be preferred.
Someone looking to grow within the 5 star sector and seeking a challenge in order to prove worthiness.
Must have a history of running or coordinating a high volume Conference & Banquet Sales operation.
5-6 Day weeks with no limitation on hours. Must be flexible to meet business demands.
Limited travel required in position however given the role is within S&M the knowledge of the need to work weekends, mornings through evening with long hours must be highlighted.
Opportunity to develop will be available to a candidate who shows application to the role and a passion to succeed. Training and Development will be linked to the individual in question.
Ability to implement processes and procedures and build a strong team to drive Group room and Conference and Banqueting revenues.
Knowledge of Opera Sales & Catering.
English should be fluent
Some international travel to trade shows and exhibitions maybe required
Basic Slalary between AED. 10,000 – AED. 12,000+ Yearly Ticket+ Medical Insurance + One Bedroom Apartment+ Transportation allowances 2000 AED+Other Benefits
For any further details please do not hesitate to contact me
europehospitality@aon.at