Based within the Sales & Marketing inGuangzhou, the Assistant Director of Events is responsible for assist Directorof Events directing the hotel sales team in achieving the catering revenuegoals as laid out in the hotel Marketing Plan as well as taking responsibilityfor all catering sales, solicitation of new business and implementing salesaction plans set forth in the Marketing Plan. The Assistant Director of Events reportsto the Director of Events.

Duties and Supporting Responsibilities:
Meetwith customers regularly and handle catering sales calls and catering leads
Assistin handling important functions and support the Event Team and Sales Team inhandling of large scale events.
Ensureall enquiries are handled promptly and efficiently according to guidelines setup by DOSM DOE.
Meetwith key banquet customers to build relationship.
Workwith Room Sales team to generate / maximize revenue, hotel rooms and F&B.
Responsiblefor achieving budget and revenue generation.
Responsiblefor revenue forecast and monthly critique based on the timeline set by DOSM /DOE.
Toprovide training to the sales team in handling of events and in catering sales.
Constantreview of pricing and selling strategies to ensure that competitiveness ofpricing and offer.
Coordinatewith Food & Beverage on all menus, packages and relay the information tosales team.
Participatein the preparation of monthly report and other reports according to businessneeds.
Ensurethat all prices are competitive and that the contracts are renewed timely.
Assistin the preparation of Catering Projections.
 
Job Requested:
Musthave a minimum of 5 years' experience in a role of either Conference Servicesor Catering Sales experience in a luxury hotel property.
Workingknowledge of food and beverage operations and catering operations required.
Knowledgeof Delphi is highly desirable.
Musthave mathematical skills, computer software aptitude and some hotel operationknowledge.
Mustbe willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all majorresponsibilities and tasks.
Mustbe extremely detail-oriented and able to meet all expectations and standards ofa luxury hotel property.
Mustbe self-reliant and self-motivator.
Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills are a must.
Mustbe able to multi-task in a high paced environment.

“文华东方作为一家屡获殊荣的酒店集团，在一些全球最受欢迎 的目的地拥有并经营奢华酒店及酒店管理式住宅。每一家文华东 方酒店都定位为当地市场的领导者，在传递当代奢华及体现各地 特色的同时，反映出集团东方色彩的传统。”“Mandarin Oriental is an award-winning owner and operator of luxury hotels and residences in some of the world's most sought-after destinations. Our properties are positioned amongst the leaders in their local markets delivering contemporary luxury and a unique sense of place while reflecting the Group's oriental heritage.”