Assistant Conventions & Events Sales Manager at Intercontinental Hotel Group

Ideally as an Assistant Conference & Events Manager you will ensure the smooth and efficient organization of meetings and events. You will also ensure that the department gives the highest standards of service and customer care to maximize sales revenue.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plan, coordinate and implement events and other meetings, conferences and special projects.
2. Effectively negotiates terms and conditions with event partners to meet service expectations and ensures appropriate expense management.
3. Consults with representatives of client group or organization to plan details such as number of persons expected, display space desired and food service schedule.
4. Manage assigned projects in the area of meeting/event planning for a variety of meetings, conferences and workshops.
5. Assist in overseeing all committees related to client events, scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and providing appropriate follow‐up.
6. Develop and monitor budgets to ensure revenue and expenses are kept within established boundaries. Review financial information for accuracy, such as invoices for services and materials; the hotel invoice, subcontractor invoices, etc. and assist in the preparation of the final financial report for the client.
7. Ensure walk‐ins and payments received at events on‐site are recorded in appropriate databases and forwarded to finance department for financial tracking and processing.
8. Work with Finance Department to invoice clients.

In return we’ll give you a generous financial and benefits package and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we’ll give you the room to be yourself. At IHG we are committed to developing our team and managing our talent and would encourage interested individuals to apply for available career opportunities.

Do you have what it takes to be a leader in the world’s most global hotel company?

If so, make it happen and apply now for a career with InterContinental Hotels Group, where a world of professional opportunities exists.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sales and Marketing or a relevant degree
• Minimum experience in a supervisory position or similar position
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proactive
• Ability to understand the needs of the hotel as whole and be able to prioritize and problem solve