Company description

Why work for Accor?
Guided by our purpose “Pioneering the art of responsible hospitality, connecting cultures, with heartfelt care.” we empower every team member to bring their passion and creativity to life.
At Accor, we believe that hospitality is a work of heart. We understand the ways in which individual passion for our work and a shared sense of accomplishment create a more rewarding experience for our guests. We foster this culture through a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the contribution of each and every member of our team. We are committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics and integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity and inclusion. With an expansive portfolio of iconic hotels and brands, Accor offers boundless opportunities for career advancement and professional development across the globe.
Joining the team where you can be all you are, grow and create your path, work with purpose, and enjoy and feel valued.

Life in Movenpick

The place to savour life - we believe true hospitality is about turning small gestures into heartwarming moments.
We enable our guests to savour the flavor of life, balancing small indulgence with what’s good for them - and good for the world.

Job description

The role

The Senior Meeting & Events Manager is responsible for proactively driving meetings & events business to the hotel through new business acquisition, development of existing accounts and conversion of MICE opportunities.
The role has a strong focus on external sales activity, account development and lead generation, with the objective of maximizing meetings & events revenue, group room nights and food & beverage contribution.

Key deliverables and responsibilities

Planning & organizing:

• Proactively identifies, targets and develops new meetings & events business opportunities for the hotel.
• Develops business from corporate accounts, government entities, DMCs, PCOs, event agencies, associations and other potential MICE partners.
• Conducts regular external sales calls, client appointments, sales blitzes, networking activities and client entertainment to generate new MICE opportunities.
• Develops and maintains a qualified pipeline of prospect, tentative and definite MICE business and ensures consistent follow-up to maximize conversion.
• Identifies new prospect accounts and prepares individual account action plans with clear revenue potential and conversion objectives.
• Proactively targets business for hotel need periods and low-demand dates in coordination with the cluster director of sales & marketing and revenue team.
• Assesses group business to maximize contribution from available public space, generating room revenues whilst achieving meetings and events budgets.
• Yields all leads prior to the offer letter being sent out, in terms of venue assigned or rates offered – especially in an area set up, and seeks the required approval to take the booking.
• Ensures that sales and catering PMS is well managed, maintained and updated as per company policy and standards.
• Supervises and communicates with meetings and events operations during events and assures guest satisfaction throughout the event.

Operations:

• Maintains a sales call pattern averaging 25 calls a week.
• Minimum two accounts entertainment per week.
• Establishes and maintains histories on every account within his or her market segments.
• Seeks intelligence information from accounts and competition.
• Interacts and liaises closely with front office, reservations, food & beverage, and banquet & conference departments.
• Assists with sales blitz, coordinated by the assistant director of sales.
• Solicits and services both corporate and groups business.
• Arranges site inspections of the hotel.
• Where applicable, closely coordinates and communicates with the international sales office with regards to RFP accounts and markets that are serviced by outbound sales.
• Maximizes up-selling opportunities whenever possible.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's degree or diploma in hospitality management, hotel management, business administration, event management, marketing, or a related field.
Professional certifications in event management or hospitality management are an advantage.

Experience
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in meetings & events, conference & banquet, event management, or sales within the hospitality industry in Dubai, U.A.E.
At least 1-2 years in a supervisory or management role preferred.
Experience in a 4-star or 5-star hotel environment is highly desirable.
Proven track record of successfully planning and executing corporate events, conferences, weddings, and social functions.

Technical skills
Strong knowledge of banquet and event operations.
Experience with hotel PMS, sales and catering systems (Opera Cloud, Anis, Cvent, Passkey, or similar platforms).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to prepare event proposals, contracts, budgets, and forecasts.

Key competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and sales skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Financial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and maximize revenue.

Additional information

Language requirements
Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Additional languages such as Arabic, Russian, German, French, or other international languages are an advantage.

Our commitment to diversity & inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.