Events Sales Manager

• Act as a part of COE-Events Management Team to maximize catering revenue through effective space management
• Assist to identify and develop business opportunities for events and catering sales among all Shangri-La hotels in Hong Kong
• Handle logistics arrangement for confirmed events and groups with / without events with organizers in a proactive manner
• Liaise with event / group organizers on finalizing details and gives professional advice on rooming list, set-ups and planning of events
• Practice up-selling at all opportunities to maximize revenue
• Ensure effective communication with clients and internal departments
• Be visible to organizers and clients prior to their events start / groups arrive; maintain close communication with concerned Events Sales Manager during the process
• Actively participate in achieving the departmental goals through up-selling which contribute to budget
• Provide feed-back on market trends & keeps updated on client relationships and overall business goals through close communication with Events Managers
• Perform other special projects and duties as assigned by the supervisor

• Degree Holder in Hospitality Management or related disciplines
• Minimum 5 years’ catering experience with at least 3 years supervisory experience; proven records in generating revenues and handling events logistics
• Aggressive individual with good Initiative, organized and able to work under pressure
• Revenue driven mindset and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good command of written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin
• Candidates with less experience will be considered as Assistant Events Sales Manager

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