FINANCIAL RETURNS
·????Develop deep understanding andknowledge of key sectors targeted by hotel and ensure products and services areahead of competition to maximise guest satisfaction
·????Provide creative input intoMeetings Product Development to maintain a point of differentiation bydeveloping innovative product and revenue opportunities
·????Ensure the timely follow-up andpursuit of strategic relationships with customers and stakeholders in order todrive the highest levels of guest experience
·????Contribute actively to thecompilation of annual business plan and strategic sales & marketing plans
·????Conduct and/or assist the salesteam with customer negotiations
·????Ensure timely delivery ofMaster Invoice to customers and help with facilitating payment
·????Participate in the preparationof the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans. Monitor budgetand up sell products and services while minimising waste to increase revenue
·????Negotiate food and beverageprices, function space, and hotel services within approved departmental bookingguidelines
PEOPLE
·????Direct day to dayconference/convention activities, plan and assign work, and establishperformance and development goals for team members
·????Provide effective leadership toevents teams, including the ability to direct activities according to therelevant detailed SOPs
·????Enhance team performancethrough effective communication and coordination with other departments. Ensureappropriate staffing levels based on guest volume. Develop and sustaineffective relationships with clients, maximizing satisfaction and on-sell opportunities
·????Communicate to his/her superiorany issues encountered and other relevant information
·????Organise training sessions,daily briefings and other meetings as required; ensure staff has the tools,training and equipment to carry out job duties
·????Conduct periodic formal reviewswith the Events Team on their targets and goals
·????Conduct Annual Performancereviews, set Key Performance Objectives and Personal Development plans in linewith IHG standards and brand standards for each member of the team
·????Recommend and/or initiatesalary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resource-related actions inaccordance with hotel or company rules and policies
·????Act as escalation point forclients and members of Events Team and provide resolution to issues
GUEST EXPERIENCE
·????Process customer inquiries inaccordance to specified service standards
·????Develop and deliver relevantdocumentation to the customer (e.g. loyalty programmes, area attractions,restaurants, facility information)
·????Assign appropriate designatedEvent personnel based on the event requirement
·????In the pre-event planningprocess, consult with the meeting planners to identify optimal meeting roomconfiguration, recommendation on meeting/break flow, menu planning, food &beverage coordination, table arrangements, decoration options, etc. to improvemeeting efficiency and productivity
·????Ensure the team meets with eachmeeting planner daily to debrief on daily events, review consumption, bill andany exceptions to contracted billing and review estimates of final billing
·????Plan and conduct pre-eventmeetings with clients and catering staff to determine potential enhancements tothe guest experience
·????Analyse and action againstclient satisfaction surveys to improve services and identify further businessopportunities
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
·????Develop awareness andreputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community
·????Coordinate safety and securityinitiatives to ensure meetings flow smoothly with minimal interruptions orproblems. Coach and advise clients on meeting options and alternatives thatpotentially reduce waste, save energy and have a minimal impact to the environment
Perform other duties as assigned.