Crowne Meetings Manager (VERANSTALTUNGEN)

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