Social Event Sales Manager

Company description

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Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center: A symphony of French elegance and Saudi Arabian warmth
The Sofitel Riyadh is dedicated to providing a five-star experience characterized by luxury, elegance, and impeccable service. The hotel's commitment to personalized attention ensures that each guest's stay is not just comfortable but memorable. Blending urban sophistication with refined opulence, the Sofitel Riyadh creates an atmosphere where every detail is thoughtfully curated to offer a unique and unforgettable experience.

Job description

We are looking for a Social Events Sales Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong, career-focused background in events management. We’re seeking someone who is detail-driven, guest-centric, and naturally creative, with a warm yet confident presence. This role oversees social events of varying complexity and requires someone who can balance operational precision with an elevated, personalized client experience.

• Specifically handle the social events market (contracts, responding to inquiries etc.)
• Manage internal and external social events
• Respond quickly to guest requests in a professional manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction within 24 hours.
• Clearly communicate details of events to client and hotel departments via contracts, banquet event orders (BEO) and internal meetings
• Conduct site inspections with prospective couples and clients, showcasing the hotel
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional coordination with Banquets, Culinary, Rooms, Sales, and external partners to ensure seamless event execution
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings
• Manage wedding room blocks and meeting space for assigned weddings
• Anticipate, address, and resolve guest concerns with professionalism and impeccable service
• Maintain the integrity of Opera Sales & Event Management (OSEM) at all times
• Create floor plans that optimize space and ensure a memorable guest experience
• Strong understanding of event financials, including billing accuracy, deposit schedules, minimum spend requirements, and opportunities to optimize revenue

Qualifications

• A strong passion for weddings, with the drive to translate client visions into successful events
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Events/Wedding Sales Manager or similar role
• Degree or equivalent in Hospitality Management an asset
• Computer literate
• You may be required to work on holidays and weekends. Submission of your application indicates that you are able to meet these requirements as needed.