Event Executive (Klang)

• Develop ballroom promotions and packages
• Assist in developing banquet sales budgets and marketing plans yearly
• Execute, supervise and promote the marketing of ballroom facilities and business centres to existing and potential clients
• Achieve good sales and profit through making co-calls to new prospects and the ability to close deals
• Coordinate with operation and service staff on ballroom turnovers and other tasks to ensure events are well executed
• Respond to prospect’s inquiries, conduct ballroom tours and meetings
• Oversee the development/ preparation of contractors for all banquets/ weddings/events
• Work with Senior Management to determine package prices and menus for events
• Schedule all banquet functions and prepare event proposals, ensure contracts are endorsed and payment is prompt
• Ensure good communication with the client throughout the event regarding any changes, substitutions or special requests and follow up with client at the conclusion of the event
• Ensure all accounts are properly updated in the banqueting system
• Prepare reports and present on ballroom sales activities and monitor/ measure banquet performance
• To be present for events over the weekends
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Superior

SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration/ Marketing/ Hospitality/ Hotel Management or equivalent
• Minimum 2 – 5 years experiences in Events & Banquet/Ballroom coordination and management
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Competency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• Highly organized, efficient and detail-oriented
• Must be marketing focus and sales driven with a positive working attitude and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision and a team player