The Assistant Director of MICE Fulfillment will assist in providing day-to-day leadership to the MICE Fulfillment team in servicing leads through the effective execution of the enquiry handling process, steps to conversion, and the preparation of proposals, quotations, and checking product information and customer requirements. This role also involves working closely with Business Development Team to develop expertise in understanding sectorial/customer needs, as well as Revenue Management to maximize lead conversion and drive incremental revenue, and the management of the MICE Fulfillment team in their daily tasks.
FINANCIAL RETURNS
· Develop deep understanding and knowledge of key sectors targeted by hotel, and gain sectorial/account expertise when necessary to maximise lead conversion rate
· Ensure the timely follow up and pursuit of business with customers and stakeholders in order to drive the highest levels of conversion
· Conduct and/or assist Sales team in customer negotiation process
· Conduct proposal negotiation process and assist Business Development team where necessary
· Handle contract signing process
· Updated lead status in relevant systems and communicates lead status to relevant Business Development staff (e.g. account owner)
· Maintain effective control of MICE Fulfillment Team expenses
PEOPLE
· Team up with counterpart Event Management staff to deliver sector/customer specific services when appropriate
· Communicate to his/her superior any issues encountered and other relevant information
· Organise training sessions, daily briefings and other meetings as required
· Conduct periodic formal reviews with the Fulfillment team on their targets and goals
· Conduct Annual Performance reviews, set Key Performance Objectives and Personal Development plans in line with IHG standards and brand standards for each member of the team
· Recommend and/or initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resource-related actions in accordance with hotel or company rules and policies
· Act as escalation point for clients and members of the MICE Fulfillment Team when issues are not solved at a proper level
GUEST EXPERIENCE
· Process customer inquiry in accordance to specified service standards
· Develop and deliver relevant documentation to the customer (e.g. proposal, contract)
· Prepare and deliver site inspections, entertainment, familiarisations and other events for potential customers (when necessary); ensure all details of meetings and conventions are in compliance with hotel standards, including room set-ups, staging, lighting, audio-visual, traffic flow, menus, décor, entertainment, group room blocks, transportation, billing instructions and VIP services
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
· Identify operational problems that reduce the effectiveness of marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with appropriate department on solutions
· Develop awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community
Perform other duties as assigned.
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