Job Description
Company Description
Your Fairmont Journey Starts Here:
Are you a someone with a passion for excellence and a flair for exceptional hospitality? Fairmont Udaipur Palace invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey of luxury and join our pre-opening team.
Job Description
The Events Manager generates top line catering revenue for the property by maximizing all revenue potential and up-selling additional events/amenities, whenever possible, to build additional revenues.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Builds client base through outside sales calls, prospecting, direct mail, networking and referrals. Focuses on all markets, local and national.
• Conducts site tours, represents the hotel at business events, focusing on all markets local and national.
• Identifies gap periods (30/60/+0 days & beyond), recommends targeted sales & marketing plans to fill, and communicates effectively to ensure proper execution of plan.
• Achieves budgeted revenue goals and booking goals.
• Prepares monthly reports as requested by management.
• Responsible for the entire sales process; client inquiries through payment and follow up thank you notes.
• Maximizes profit and optimizes space through sales in accordance with established pricing models, exercising good judgment.
• Creation of contract through Daylight collaborating with sales team where appropriate.
• Coordinates with the DOS to ensure profitable bookings, as well as with the Sales Team when necessary.
• Communicates with clients immediately following event to rebook and get feedback.
• Thorough knowledge of products/ services, able to answer questions from clients quickly and confidently
• Utilizing industry standard software.
• Assists with daytime event management and various event operational tasks when necessary.
• Maintains a good working relationship with guests, groups, and personnel from other departments.
• Maintains various financial responsibilities: tracking A/R, reconciliation between BEO & client bill, assuring accuracy in financial reporting.
• Enters event data into industry standard data management systems with upkeep/monitoring of event management.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in event planning, coordination, or management.
• Strong ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute a variety of events including conferences, seminars, corporate events, and social gatherings.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple events simultaneously.
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, and vendor negotiation to ensure events are executed within budget.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, vendors, and stakeholders effectively.
Additional Information
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Your Fairmont Journey Starts Here:
Are you a someone with a passion for excellence and a flair for exceptional hospitality? Fairmont Udaipur Palace invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey of luxury and join our pre-opening team.
Job Description
The Events Manager generates top line catering revenue for the property by maximizing all revenue potential and up-selling additional events/amenities, whenever possible, to build additional revenues.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Builds client base through outside sales calls, prospecting, direct mail, networking and referrals. Focuses on all markets, local and national.
• Conducts site tours, represents the hotel at business events, focusing on all markets local and national.
• Identifies gap periods (30/60/+0 days & beyond), recommends targeted sales & marketing plans to fill, and communicates effectively to ensure proper execution of plan.
• Achieves budgeted revenue goals and booking goals.
• Prepares monthly reports as requested by management.
• Responsible for the entire sales process; client inquiries through payment and follow up thank you notes.
• Maximizes profit and optimizes space through sales in accordance with established pricing models, exercising good judgment.
• Creation of contract through Daylight collaborating with sales team where appropriate.
• Coordinates with the DOS to ensure profitable bookings, as well as with the Sales Team when necessary.
• Communicates with clients immediately following event to rebook and get feedback.
• Thorough knowledge of products/ services, able to answer questions from clients quickly and confidently
• Utilizing industry standard software.
• Assists with daytime event management and various event operational tasks when necessary.
• Maintains a good working relationship with guests, groups, and personnel from other departments.
• Maintains various financial responsibilities: tracking A/R, reconciliation between BEO & client bill, assuring accuracy in financial reporting.
• Enters event data into industry standard data management systems with upkeep/monitoring of event management.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in event planning, coordination, or management.
• Strong ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute a variety of events including conferences, seminars, corporate events, and social gatherings.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple events simultaneously.
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, and vendor negotiation to ensure events are executed within budget.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, vendors, and stakeholders effectively.
Additional Information
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Events Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in Udaipur offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.