Events Coordinator - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Shangri-La Hotels

Shangri-La Hotels

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

2 weeks ago

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Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Events Coordinator

Sales & Marketing, Shangri-La Qaryat al Beri, Abu Dhabi

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Events Coordinator to join our Sales & Marketing team.

Job Summary
He/she handles all aspects of negotiation and coordination process of local catering events.

He/she executes and supports all catering sales-related activities as well as maximixing revenue oppurtunities in his/her specific area of responsibility, thereby contributing to the overall local catering revenue.

What are we looking for?

Hardworking.
Arabic Speaker will be an added advantage.
Strong OPMS knowledge.
Ability to network, building strong & meaningful business relationships.
Experience in the local market
Good operations background
Strong business communication

What will you do?

Personally handle & actively supervise the management of Key Accounts.
Actively support group wide marketing initiatives in Events
Establish & maintain files of hit lists accounts.
Handles all incoming leads as distributed by the Events Manager and converts them into confirmed business.
Conducts site inspection and other sales activities, such as prospecting calls and tracing to ensure high business conversion ratio.
Close monitor account revenue and production in specific area.

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

The hotel comprises 213 luxurious guestrooms and suites and 6 four-bedroom villas with private pools, all furnished to the highest standards in a modern Arabic style.

To meet the needs of long-staying guests, the hotel offers 161 fully-furnished spacious serviced apartments ranging from studios to four-bedroom units.

The hotel is located within the acclaimed Qaryat Al Beri complex, on a one-kilometre stretch of private beach overlooking the strait that separates Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland.

The hotel is conveniently located next to a souk, offering a variety of shops under one roof.

It is only a ten-minute drive from the city's international airport, five minutes from the golf course and the Convention Centre, and 15 minutes from the Corniche and the city centre.