Primary Responsibilities

• Qualify each event proposal, accepts those which match availabilities and are in line with conference marketing and strategy plan
• Assigns all events turned over to the conference & event team and oversees function space and group room blocks
• Assists with negotiations for space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverage, order supplies and audio-visual equipment, ensure appropriate décor (florals, linens, color schemes, etc.) to meet the quality expectations of the hotel
• Leads discussions to review event complexity and proactively avoid service challenges and failure and overall responsible for ensuring coordination between the Events Management
• Department and Front Lines / Back-of-House departments.
• Closely monitors account revenue and business production.
• Adjusts strategies, procedures and coverage as needed to achieve the planned goals Identify key need periods
• Assists with promotional ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process
• Ensures awareness by the team of how to meet market changes at all times
• Prepares monthly catering revenue forecast and yearly budget.
• Develops marketing plan and ensure execution of marketing plan. Formalize strategies. Lead and motivate team to achieve goals
• Works with F&B Division in development of new concept/ theme menus/set-ups to cater to guests to enhance revenue and customer loyalty
• Actively promotes restaurant, events and conferencing facilities in line with annual strategic marketing plan
• Manages a team by leading by example and motivating a high-performance team

Qualifications

Experience

• 5 years of experience selling hotels and/or Senior Event Management Roles
• Excellent knowledge of conference & events segments within a large operation and experience in developing specific strategies and drive sales
• Proven Track Record in managing conferences / Expos / Wedding and other types of events

Education
Degree from a major, accredited institution in the fields of hospitality, Sales & Marketing, statistics, marketing, finance, business administration
Post graduate degree will be preferred

Skills / Competencies

• Mature presentation style and be comfortable interacting with senior management continuously
• Excellent command of English, Greek and other languages will be considered as an advantage
• Expert proficiency in MS Excel and strong skills in PowerPoint
• Must have superior technical skills in Opera, Dephi or other conference & event systems
• Strong project management skills is a must

Personal Competencies

• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communications skills and an aptitude for very high pressure on the spot decisions
• Ability to keep up with a fast paced and growing business
• Must have a strong analytical and economics mindset
• Pro-Active and open minded