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Job Description
We are currently looking for dynamic, and self motivated Sales professionals who want to move their careers forward.
As a Wedding Planner you are responsible to conceive, organize and custom design special weddings and receptions to suite customer needs and budgets and your role will include key responsibilities such as:
• Prepare monthly wedding forecast and seasonal price strategies for weddings
• Assure proper maintenance of Opera system through updating option dates, contact details and bookings
• Inspect ballroom before the event according to the guest’s requirements
• Conduct employee briefings and oversee the function to assure smooth flow of operations
• Be aware of all available equipments and capacities in the hotel at all times
• Collaborate with outside supplier to guarantee proper set up and ensure, that they abide by the policy and procedures of the hotel by getting them signed and agreed on the terms and conditions of the contractors’ agreement
• Up sell in house products to increase conference and banquets revenue
• Assure that guests pay the required deposit in a timely manner as per the contract
• Follow up on event orders to assure clear line of communication with other departments, especially banquets operations and kitchen
• Active follow up on sent offers and eventually sending revised offers as per guest requirements
• Seek feedback on rates, availability and offer letters from the Director of Catering & Events
Skills
Education, Qualifications & Experiences
You should be ideally having a degree in hospitality with previous experiences in catering sales within a hotel. You keep yourself updated with trends and an interest and knowledge in fashion and designing will be an advantage. You must also have fluency in both written and spoken English and have preferable in addition Arabic skills.
Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional with a creative mind and the capability to think outside the box to make every wedding to the unforgettable and once in life time event. You will be outgoing, creative and with the passion for quality and excellence and you should possess following competencies:
Understanding Hotel Operations
Effective Communication
Planning for Business
Supervising People
Understanding Differences
Supervising Operations
Teamwork
Adaptability
Customer Focus
Drive for Results
Job Details
Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City
Located in the heart of Dubai Media City, Arjaan by Rotana features modern style luxurious home away from home comforts with world-class hospitality services; part of a multi-functional complex that includes an upscale office tower, a courtyard and food court. Arjaan Dubai is ideally located 15 km from Dubai International Financial City and 25 km from Dubai International Airport and a few steps away from the Dubai tram connecting you to other parts of the city. Other attractions in the vicinity include the city’s major shopping malls, golf clubs, the famous JBR district and Dubai Marina. Arjaan by Rotana – Dubai has 242 tastefully furnished rooms, suites, studios and fully furnished Apartments. We cater to all your Business, Leisure, Family and Long-term requirements. The hotel rooms, suites and studios are perfect for your business and relaxing family getaway while enjoying the privacy of your own temperature controlled plunge pool in one of our 18 Premium Suites, Studios or Apartments. The one, two and three bedrooms, suites and apartments will offer you your home away from Home feel as they are fully equipped for your Long Term needs. Dining options include 24hrs room service, Veranda pool-side snack bar and Cilantro Restaurant; at Cilantro we serve delectable buffets for breakfast, lunch, Friday brunch and theme night dinner. Arjaan also has 6 fully equipped meeting rooms with the latest audio-visual equipment and wireless connection that are set to suit everybody's business needs. State-of-the-art Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club, as well as a temperature controlled swimming pool for adults and children.