Meeting & Events Manager at Radisson Hotel Group

Description

• The Meetings & Events Lead  will be responsible for the strategic initiatives of the Meeting & Events Department tied to business expansion, growth, and the necessary cultural evolution to support both. The function should be supportive, proactive, analytical and entrepreneurial; creating memorable moments for our guests, fostering an empowered environment for the team whilst working closely with all key business partners in order to achieve quality results. The job incumbent acts as an ambassador  for the brand, reflecting the company culture and values. All work is carried out in accordance with company corporate policies, procedures and service concepts according to local requirements and regulations.

Key roles and responsibilities: 

• Ensure the smooth running of the meeting & events department, where all aspects of the client and guest experience are delivered to the highest levels, ensuring both property and company standards are attained and adhered to.
• Working proactively to maximize client and guest satisfaction, delivering a positive and responsive approach to enquiries and problem resolution.
• Develops and implements strategies where the meeting & events department metrics are identified, communicated and delivered where reports and tracking tools are effectively maintained in line with defined initiatives & targets.
• Effectively manages the life cycle of the team within the department, fostering a culture of growth, development and performance whilst reflecting and promoting the company culture and values.
• Prepares and is responsible for the departmental budget, ensuring that sales targets are realized, that costs and departmental inventory is controlled, that target productivity and performance levels are attained.
• Build and maintain effective working relationship with all key stakeholders and partners both internal and external ensuring all communications and activities are controlled and undertaken in a timely manner.
• Establish and deliver effective programmes that advances sales and profitability, which may include working with internal and external stakeholders as required, whilst incorporating environmental concerns.
• Ensures adherence to all legislation where due diligence requirements and best practice activities are planned, delivered and documented for internal and external audit, performing follow-up as required.

Competencies & skills requirement: 

• Proven experience in a meeting & events
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to adapt to changing environments
• Excellent leadership skills with a hands-on approach and lead-by-example work style
• Commitment to exceptional guest service with a passion for the hospitality industry
• Ability to find solutions, offering advice and recommendations 
• Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy
• Strong communication and listening skills, excellent speaking, reading and writing skills
• Outstanding analytical and strategic skills improving the business from a financial perspective
• Excellent ability to work collaboratively across functions and cultures in a global environment
• Skilled with Microsoft Office software
• An open, positive and communicative personality
• Ability to handle multiple challenging priorities and assignments.

Minimum education:    

• National academic qualifications in Hospitality 

Minimum experience:  

• 3+ years of relevant experience in Meeting & Events

Language skills:          

•  Very good command of written and spoken English