Contemporary, relaxed and imaginative. Be it a leisurely family break or romantic escape, AVANI Hotels & Resorts provides the right space for guests who value the details that matter.

• Solicit Future conference business for hotels in assigned market areas.
• Maintain and exceed sales targets defined by the management.
• Also able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and achieve daily targets, whilst offering a very high level of Customer Service.
• Additionally Work directly with key decisions makers from Corporate, negotiating rates and confirming their accommodation, meetings and events. Receiving, handling and converting Meetings, Events and Group enquiries.
• Planning events in conjunction with the client.
• Presenting and Selling available and suitable banquet / event options to the highest possible standard.
• Contact Meeting Planner by mail, telephone, customer outings and site inspections.
• Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds.
• Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events.
• Negotiate space, dates and rates to obtain booking goal while focusing on shoulder and off season business.
• Assist in development and solicitation of Banquet and event package plans and aimed at conference business and encourage repeat business.
• Actively manage business bookings, record denials, make network referrals.
• Encouraging repeat business through excellent customer service and inquiry handling.
• Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs.
• Each month review the next 6 months availability to highlight high or low demand dates and take steps to minimize the risk of any shortfall or overbooking.
• Ensuring all inquiries are recorded accurately in the Event Enquiry application (Opera S&M).
• Helping the hotel to identify new avenues of business and bring in more banquet events to the hotel.
• Other duties and tasks assigned by the management within the job scope

• Diploma/ Degree in Hospitality Management
• Computer Literate( Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Email)
• knowledge of OPERA system added advantage

• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• People oriented and results driven
• Eye for detail
• Demonstration sense of urgency
• have a passion for excellence
• able to communicate openly and honestly