Events and Catering Sales Manager - RAFFLES

Introducing Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain an extraordinary addition to Raffles Hotels renowned portfolio. This ultraluxury property offers a unique experience as The Palace of the Secret Garden. With 78 private pool villas ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain redefines luxury hospitality in Bahrain. Our spacious villas starting from 400 sqm feature private pools and jacuzzis providing guests with ultimate relaxation and privacy. Our dedicated team of Raffles Legendary Butlers ensures exceptional service and attention to detail creating unforgettable moments for each guest. Conveniently located just 40 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from the City Center Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain offers easy access to Exhibition World Bahrain Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) and the Al Dana Amphitheater making it an ideal choice for cultural entertainment and business destinations.

• Develop and secure relationships with prospective clients.
• Manage and maintain relationships with repeated clients.
• Negotiate contracts on behalf of the company.
• Work alongside event planners to coordinate the appropriate catering.
• Liaise with clients for feedback to improve quality and services.
• Assist with the logistics of the events.
• Maintain a database of clients.
• Create an accurate operational transaction record.
• Implement marketing plans to increase business.
• Ensure that you fully understand the business strategy and positioning of the Hotels brand and that you are able to effectively articulate this positioning in the marketplace.
• Maintain a personal uptodate knowledge on all Raffles Hotels product and service offerings and the products services rates and new developments of key competitors and an awareness of general industry trends.
• Approach personal sales activities from a strategic perspective understanding the relative importance and priority of the current account base and directing personal sales efforts accordingly.
• Achieve personal financial and nonfinancial performance objectives working with department leadership to ensure these objectives are met.
• Take responsibility for your own professional development ensuring that you have the financial literacy negotiation and facetoface selling skills needed to successfully do your job.
• Maintain accurate management status reporting on business results and Team Member action planning.
• Practice effective cost control and adhere to internal procedures for approval of expenditure.
• Actively participate in client familiarization trips site inspections sales trips and roadshows as required to meet the sales targets of the hotel.
• Liaise effectively with all operational colleagues providing support and information to ensure accurate delivery of our promise.
• Drive opportunities to upsell and crosssell Raffles Al Areen palace Hotels products.
• Maintain a full working knowledge of the IT support tools used in the world of sales today including salesspecific software property PMS the Microsoft Office toolset.
• Ensure that all administration is processed quickly and efficiently.
• Prepare the monthly sales report in line with property requirements.

• At least 35 years sales experience in a 5star hotel with 1 years plus at the manager level
• Bachelors degree in any related field
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word Excel Outlook Express Internet email)
• Positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skill and strong leadership

• Opportunity to join the first Raffles in Bahrain
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.