Assistant Catering & Events Manager

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Distinguished design, superlative style, warm and genuine service make this Luxury & Lifestyle Collection truly unique and special.

With the strategic rapid growth of our luxury brands in Qatar at IHG Hotels and Resorts, we are looking for a seasoned Assistant Sales Manager – Catering & Events with luxury and lifestyle brand hotel experiences to join our team in Doha.

Just a stone’s throw from the many favourite sights of the Qatari capital, the hotel will welcome guests and locals to experience its 283 guest rooms, including suites and serviced apartments, and to enjoy a multitude of unique dining options.

Your day to day:

• Establish client base of individuals, organizations, associations, social, and/or corporate businesses through direct outside and inside selling to secure business for the hotel to ensure that conference & events sales and revenue goals are met or exceeded.
• Actively prospect and qualify new business.
• Validate the potential of assigned accounts and create account plans as per the IHG standard operating procedures
• Grow assigned accounts so to meet fixed goals and maximise profitability.
• Gather information on current and prospective clients / contacts to generate incremental business.
• Monitors competitor’s activities and assists in marketing intelligence.
• Sells to new, existing and prospective customers considering goals set forth in the sales strategy, negotiating optimum rate for the benefit of the business.
• Provide feedback to management on changing market conditions, including competition and market trends.
• Involve the Director of Sales or the DOSM where appropriate on sales calls and sales meetings.
• Conduct client meetings as well as planning and coordinating site introduction tours and inspections.
• Handle and manage clients’ queries or issues.
• Be proactive and responsible for the follow up of new sales leads to enhance guest experience.
• Develop and maintain contact with business generators (MICE Planner; travel agents; Corp Accounts etc.)

 What we need from you:

• Bachelor Degree
• Solid computer skills, proficiency ln the use of office software products (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Excellent ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner in English
• Minimum 2-year experience in a similar position preferably in a luxury life style hotel.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.