Catering & Event Sales Manager (Pre-opening) at voco Bandung Setiabudi

About us

IHG is one of the world's leading hotel companies, with a promise to provide True Hospitality for Good. Making everyone feel welcome and cared for, recognised and respected, whoever and wherever they are in the world. Join us and not only can you benefit from the world of variety and opportunity that comes with working for a global organisation, but you can also look forward to being part of a company that will appreciate you for being you. We give you room to be yourself.

Do you see yourself as Catering and Event Sales Manager (Pre-opening) with IHG

Our colleagues are fundamental to delivering the memorable experiences, and we are committed to creating a culture as diverse as the distinct hotels in our portfolio. If you think you have it in you then we would love to hear from you.

Your day-to-day:

As Catering and Event Sales Manager, you'll develop and set revenue sales strategies for the hotel to ensure plans are implemented, results are monitored and sales goals are achieved. You'll regularly sell hotel rooms, meeting rooms, and food and beverage through direct client contacts.

• Sell and promote hotel in all aspects, with emphasis on Corporate and all Meeting, Incentive, Conference & Exhibition.
• Entertain potential accounts as per Management requirements.
• Make a minimum of 6 sales calls daily and 4 entertainment per week.
• Liaise with MICE PCOs, PEOs and Government bodies.
• Research and report upon Travel Agent and/ or Corporate Market trends as well as market intelligence.
• Establish beneficial relationships with our clients, especially in Corporate, Commercial sector and MICE segments.
• Deliver give-away items to your accounts on specific occasions
• Take care of in-house guests whenever necessary
• Prepare daily and monthly Sales Report.
• Prepare weekly Group Booking chart.
• Plan regular sales calls report if any.
• Attend daily sales briefings.
• Be always impeccably groomed to represent the Hotel in a professional manner
• Interact with potential clients and industry trade representatives of competitive hotels.
• Respond to all Banquet requests.
• Follow up business under negotiation as well as take care of confirmed business.
• Issue Event Order's for daily functions ideally 7 days before function, except for Last Minute functions.
• Handle office phone calls in an efficient and timely manner
• Be able to conduct an intensive Hotel site inspection and join any hosted function as directed by the Management.
• Handle issues related to his/her own accounts or handle any other matters as directed by his/ her immediate supervision and DOSM.
• Be responsible in keeping our property safe and secure, to participate in any hotel activity related to Fire Life safety.
• Perform any other duties which may be assigned by the management from time to time

What we need from you

• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing or related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Good writing skill
• This job is open for Indonesian citizens only.

What we offer

In return we'll give you a competitive benefit package including, hotel discounts worldwide and the opportunity to progress your career with IHG. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to belong.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams, and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.