Catering and Conference Services Manager - Corporate

• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet/exceed revenue goals through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication
• Meet or exceed personal sales solicitation call goals based on a minimum of 5 daily appointments covering existing and prospective accounts
• Responsible for administration of all support services including but not limited to responding to emails and correspondence, input and maintenance of databases
• Maintains a high profile within trade and professional associates dealing with their market area/segment(s)
• Interacts with individuals outside the hotel within their sales area including, but not limited to clients, local hotel associations and other members of the local community
• Solicit corporate, consortia and leisure accounts directly and jointly with others through the preparation, execution and completion of Action Plans
• Implements all Sales Action Plans related to their sales area as outlined in the Revenue/Business Plan
• Within established parameters, quote and negotiate prices with customer representatives confirming reservations by letter and drawing up contracts
• sign for the hotel and obtain customer signature to close the transaction
• Upon contracting accounts, this position will be responsible for ongoing account management with contracted accounts and setting of production targets on a quarterly basis
• Achieve established room night and revenue goals as outlined in the agreed upon incentive and annual business plan
• When appropriate, and with agreement with the EAM – Sales and Marketing, to attend major travel functions (trade shows, associations) that deal specifically with their marketing responsibility
• Plans sales trips, under the direct approval of the EAM – Sales and Marketing, to major marketing areas, calling on accounts within their specific marketing area
• As directed, compile and input market intelligence information to the Sales Information Management system
• Develop and maintain knowledge of market trends, competition and customers
• Actively promote and produce sales leads for other sister hotels and for in house sales staff
• Provides feedback to the DOS/DOSM/DOR on changing conditions, including trends in the competition, as a result of direct solicitation, telephone and direct mail, in their market areas
• Arrange FAM and Site inspection trips to hotels by major clients and accompanies clients
• Meets deadlines for assigned tasks
• Establishes and maintain files on major active accounts within their marketing area/segment(s)
• Establishes and maintains effective employee relations
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
• Maintains punctuality and good timekeeping and appearance
• Trains and develops sales executives and sales coordinator and staff reporting to them in designated sales and marketing areas
• Preparation and completion of timesheets, Rota’s, holiday schedules, in line with business needs, as and when required
• Preparation and completion of Purchase Orders as and when required
• Undertake and complete any special projects, tasks or other reasonable request by your department head and/or Hotel Management
• Prepare correspondence to customers, internal booking reports and file maintenance
• Participate in daily RevMax meeting, pre-convention meetings, training and other sales-related meetings as required
• Work with other departments within the hotel to provide quality service to customers
• Attend local trade shows, community events and industry meetings

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Customer Service Management, or related field
• MBA or relevant master's degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in CCS management, with a proven track record of improving customer satisfaction metrics
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Fluency in English
• Arabic language skills are highly desirable

Arabic language skills