1. Fluent in written and spoken English,with more than one year of experience in the same position.
2.Closely monitor accounts revenue andbusiness production for Corporate / FIT / M.I.C.E. accounts.Maximize up-sellingopportunities whenever possible.
3.Assist the Commercial Manager in theforecasting of rooms’ revenue and ATR for Corporate /FIT / M.I.C.E. / LSG (Long Staying Guests) groups.
4.Attend major travel functions andpromotional events (i.e. trade shows) and promotes sales (rooms, catering, andother facilities and services) for the hotel.
5.Plan sales trips, under the directapproval of Commercial Manager to major market areas, calling on accountswithin the specific market areas. Report to the Commercial Manager on potentialmarkets needing coverage.
6.Gather information of competitors, suchas rate, top accounts and production, room, F&B and events, and report toDOS regularly.
7.Meet and welcome some top key accounts,group organizer and VIP guests upon check-in.
8.Take responsibility to conduct hotelinspection for all walk in, meeting group and contracted clients and plan nextstep for future follow.
9.Maintain a high level of exposure for thehotel in major market areas through direct sales, telephone, fax, and writtencommunication.Negotiate with accounts on banquet, outside catering events.Developincreased room nights as well as Banquet revenue.Responsible for thedissemination of group’s related information to otherdepartments e.g. issues Banquet Event Orders, Group Resumes and chairspre-event meeting.
10.Maintain close co-ordination withrespective departments on organizer’s requirements andlast-minute event requirements.
11.Be visible to organizers and clientsduring their event/group dates and monitors guest satisfaction.
12.Oversee the operation of banquetfunctions and work closely with various departments to ensure quality serviceis delivered to our clients at all times.
13.Regularly review Master A/C postings toensure postings are correctly done. Review bills with organizers regularly toeliminate adjustments needed on final invoice.