Manages all functions of the Conference and Banquet operations to achieve the optimum departmental revenue targets
Conducts sales visits, telephone calls, writes letters, sends emails and extends invitations to clients to visit the hotel
Follows up on all enquiries
Analyses historical and other statistical information
Entertain clients with the object to secure business or strengthen ties when required
Negotiate terms pertinent to the sale of conference and banqueting services
Conduct site inspections and tour familiarizations
Conduct client interviews
Attends trade shows and sells conference space when directed
Establish leads from newspapers, magazines, relevant industry documents and follow up
Maintain a regular pattern of sales calls
Maintain regular contact with ICHG regional hotels and reservation networks
Monitor competitor activities and use information when developing strategies
Develop and maintain contact with business generations, meeting and convention planners, visitors/convention Bureau/ travel agents, tour operators, airlines, corporate accounts, Government Departments and other producers closely allied to hotel business
Assist in the co-ordination of conference sales/promotional events and activities
Assist in the operation of banquet functions
At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey
Join Crowne Plaza one of the largest and best loved premium hotel brands in the world. With more than 420 hotels in diverse locations globally Crowne Plaza is the perfect base to connect on business, pleasure or a blend of both. We've thoughtfully designed our spaces to encourage, support and celebrate great connections. We're also big on meetings and events, a trusted and valued partner for connecting both domestic and global groups alike.
Our branded service style Dare to Connect is crafted for connection. Designed for humans not nameless guests or colleagues. Still professional but touches guests on an emotional level. Where colleagues take their initiative and use their personality because they make a crucial difference in the guest's experience. The role of every colleague at Crowne Plaza is to create memorable emotional connections and the job of every leader is to create an environment where that can happen.
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