Assistant Event Sales Manager at Accor

Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Sales, Banquet Operations, Customer Service, Negotiation, Administrative Skills, Communication, Time Management, Problem-solving, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Relationship Building, Financial Coordination

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Qualifications Experience & Background: Minimum 1 year of experience in Events, Banquet Sales, preferably within the hospitality industry. A background in Food & Beverage is highly preferred, with good understanding of menus, setup, service standards, and banquet operations. Skills & Competencies: Strong communication skills with good command of English, both spoken and written. The candidate should have excellent administrative skills, be well organized, and able to handle quotations, contracts, event orders, follow-ups, and reports accurately. Attention to Detail Must have strong attention to detail to ensure all event requirements are properly communicated and executed, including setup, menu selection, guest preferences, billing instructions, and special requests. Sales & Customer Service Should be sales-oriented, confident in dealing with clients, and able to convert inquiries into confirmed business. Must have a professional approach, good negotiation skills, and the ability to build long-term relationships with corporate and social event clients. Personality & Appearance: Presentable, well-groomed, and professional in appearance, with a positive attitude and pleasant personality. The candidate should be confident, energetic, and able to represent the hotel in a professional manner. Operational Knowledge: Good understanding of hotel operations, especially banquet, F&B, rooms, reservations, and finance coordination. Should be able to work closely with different departments to ensure smooth event delivery. Other Requirements The candidate should be flexible with working hours, able to work under pressure, handle multiple events at the same time, solve problems quickly, and maintain a high level of guest satisfaction. Familiarity with hotel systems, Microsoft Office, and event planning tools is an advantage. Additional Information Skills & Competencies Attention to detail and quality excellence Leadership and team management Guest orientation and service excellence Time management and organization Problem-solving skills Professional grooming and presentation Working Conditions Flexible shifts including weekends and holidays. Office-based with frequent coordination across departments. Physically active role (standing, walking, inspecting rooms) Job-Category: Sales & Marketing Job Type: Permanent Job Schedule: Full-Time

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Responsibilities

Manage event sales and banquet operations by converting inquiries into confirmed business and coordinating with hotel departments. Ensure seamless event delivery through accurate handling of contracts, event orders, and guest preferences.