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Job Description
We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Sales professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.
As an Assistant Director of Catering & Events you are responsible to oversee day to day sales efforts of Catering and Events department with specific responsibilities for directing sales, training and maintaining systems in view of achieving the departmental and hotel targets, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:
• Monitor Event production and adjust activities, to achieve planned goals
• Plan, establish goals, and administer Events Office function to deliver qualified leads
• Develop active communication and close rapport with Rotana Sales Offices and other sources of sales / Events information & support
• Maintain timely and responsive communication with all accounts and prospects
• Handle all incoming group & banquet leads generated, jointly with the concerned sales division including all communication, negotiation and contracting required
• Assess group business to maximize contribution from available public space, generating room revenues whilst achieving banqueting budgets
• Yield all leads prior to the offer letter being sent out, in terms of, venue assigned or rates offered - especially in an area set up
• Ensure that Sales and Catering PMS is well managed, maintained and updated as per company policy & standards
• Ensure all Group’s & Events are handled as per the policy and company standards
• Determine the discount rates & percentages, along with the Rev Res Managers and communicate negotiation currencies with all sales divisions
Skills
Education, Qualifications & Experiences
You should be holding a bachelor degree in sales and be computer literate with effective and outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will be dynamic and a ‘finisher’ with an eye for detail and the ability to drive through solutions. You are having a strong commercial orientation with broad business understanding and skills, equipped with a sharp intellect in order to focus on key issues with an attention to details and accuracy of information while possessing following additional competencies:
Understanding the Business
Influencing Outcomes
Planning for Business
Team Building
Valuing Diversity
Leading People
Adaptability
Drive for Results
Customer Focus
Managing Operations
Job Details
About This Company
Babylon Rotana
Hospitality & Accomodation Baghdad, Iraq https://www.rotana.com/rotanahotelandresorts/iraq/baghdad/babylonrotanaA five-star haven in one of Baghdad’s most desirable districts, Babylon Rotana is suitable for both long- and short-term staying guests. With a prime location next to the green zone, close to the banks of the famous Tigris River and just 30 minutes’ drive from Baghdad International Airport, this hotel offers guests convenience and comfort in the heart of downtown Baghdad in a free alcohol environment. Vibrant souks and bazars and many of the city’s top attractions are just a short drive away from the hotel, which is ideal for guests looking to make the most of their leisure time during their stay. Extensive measures have also been taken to make it the most secure hotel in the downtown Baghdad area. The hotel features 284 spacious and modern rooms and suites with amazing views of Baghdad’s skyline and the majestic Tigris River. An icon in its own right, Babylon Rotana’s striking pyramid design and expansive gardens pay homage to the Babylonian heritage of the city. Considered one of the city’s top dining destinations, the hotel presents four enticing dining venues and an unrivalled range of authentic regional and international cuisine, with both indoor and outdoor seating areas. Enjoy a light meal and coffee at Al Yasmine Lobby Lounge, experience a casual dining of our top menu picks of shawarma and shisha at Babylon Village, global flavours and Iraqi favourite dishes at the all-day dining restaurant, Shanashil Restaurant or a wide range of international dishes, refreshments and shisha at Al Shorfa Lounge where the hotel gardens are a picture perfect backdrop. For meetings, events, conferences and weddings, our flexible and fully-equipped venues, including a ballroom, can host up to 600 guests, while our leisure facilities spoil you for choice and promise fun and relaxation. Take a dip in our two Olympic-size pools, work out in the fitness centre, get competitive on the tennis courts or be pampered in our spa.