Events Sales Coordinator - MICE

Join Our Team as Events Coordinator at Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar! 

About Us 

Nestled in the heart of a city brimming with historical charm, vibrant culture, and delectable cuisine, Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar sits conveniently at the crossroads of Jalan Maarof and Jalan Bangsar – a gateway to key attractions around Kuala Lumpur.  

Designed with the modern traveler in mind, our hotel features 220 thoughtfully designed rooms. Guests can rejuvenate in our outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. Our all-day restaurant serves delicious Malaysian classics, while the lobby lounge offers fresh bakes and fuss-free Grab and Go options. Our flexible meeting spaces, including a ballroom for up to 400 guests, are ideal for organizing events.  

Do you see yourself as a Events Coordinator with Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar? 

We are seeking a passionate Events Coordinator who can combine informality and fun with professionalism and sophistication, leaders with an inclusive spirit who embrace individuality and inject positivity into their work environments.  

Our colleagues are fundamental to delivering memorable experiences, and we are committed to creating a culture as diverse as the distinct hotels in our portfolio. 

Your day to day 

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:  

Create proposals, negotiate sales prices and secure conference and event business within booking guidelines 

Follow up on requests received from clients to ensure the client receives a response within 24 hours 

Ensure the whole client experience is successful and memorable and act as the brand ambassador and key contact throughout their journey 

Build long term relationships with planners and hosts to increase loyalty to the hotel and to the brand  

Ensure timely payment of deposits for events   

Prepare BEO’s and participate in the weekly BEO meeting to ensure the hotel team have necessary information to deliver a successful event 

Ensure all systems are updated and accurate 

What we need from you 

For you to be the ideal candidate, you should have the following: 

Excellent written, verbal communication and organisational skills.  

1 years’ experience in hospitality industry  

The ability to co-ordinate with other department heads to ensure quality of guest/group satisfaction.  

Experience with building relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders  

A well-developed commercial acumen.  

To work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards and attention to detail.  

To possess excellent research skills and analytical abilities.  

To demonstrate collaboration with other departments.   

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.