Job description
A leading hospitality group in Qatar is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Event Sales Manager to join a pioneering team dedicated to transforming cultural assets into vibrant, revenue-driving experiences. This role is a unique opportunity to drive commercial success for a premier cultural destination, blending tradition with innovation to inspire local and global communities.
A leading hospitality group in Qatar is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Event Sales Manager to join a pioneering team dedicated to transforming cultural assets into vibrant, revenue-driving experiences. This role is a unique opportunity to drive commercial success for a premier cultural destination, blending tradition with innovation to inspire local and global communities.A leading hospitality group in Qatar is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Event Sales Manager to join a pioneering team dedicated to transforming cultural assets into vibrant, revenue-driving experiences. This role is a unique opportunity to drive commercial success for a premier cultural destination, blending tradition with innovation to inspire local and global communities.Event Sales ManagerThe Event Sales Manager is responsible for driving venue hire and catering sales, with a primary focus on MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), corporate, and social events. You will manage the entire sales lifecycle, from lead generation to post-event follow-up, ensuring high standards of client satisfaction and consistent revenue growth.
The Event Sales Manager is responsible for driving venue hire and catering sales, with a primary focus on MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), corporate, and social events. You will manage the entire sales lifecycle, from lead generation to post-event follow-up, ensuring high standards of client satisfaction and consistent revenue growth.The Event Sales Manager is responsible for driving venue hire and catering sales, with a primary focus on MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), corporate, and social events. You will manage the entire sales lifecycle, from lead generation to post-event follow-up, ensuring high standards of client satisfaction and consistent revenue growth.Event Sales ManagerKey ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities• Sales Execution: Implement strategic plans to attract and convert leads into confirmed bookings for corporate and social functions.
••Sales Execution:Sales Execution:Sales Execution:Sales Execution:Implement strategic plans to attract and convert leads into confirmed bookings for corporate and social functions.Implement strategic plans to attract and convert leads into confirmed bookings for corporate and social functions.Implement strategic plans to attract and convert leads into confirmed bookings for corporate and social functions.• Full Cycle Management: Handle client meetings, proposal development, contract negotiations, and CRM maintenance.
••Full Cycle Management:Full Cycle Management:Full Cycle Management:Full Cycle Management:Handle client meetings, proposal development, contract negotiations, and CRM maintenance.Handle client meetings, proposal development, contract negotiations, and CRM maintenance.Handle client meetings, proposal development, contract negotiations, and CRM maintenance.• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Event Coordination and Banqueting teams to ensure a seamless handover and flawless execution of events.
••Internal Collaboration:Internal Collaboration:Internal Collaboration:Internal Collaboration:Work closely with Event Coordination and Banqueting teams to ensure a seamless handover and flawless execution of events.Work closely with Event Coordination and Banqueting teams to ensure a seamless handover and flawless execution of events.Work closely with Event Coordination and Banqueting teams to ensure a seamless handover and flawless execution of events.• Market Intelligence: Conduct research to identify new business opportunities and contribute to the development of competitive pricing strategies and booking policies.
••Market Intelligence:Market Intelligence:Market Intelligence:Market Intelligence:Conduct research to identify new business opportunities and contribute to the development of competitive pricing strategies and booking policies.Conduct research to identify new business opportunities and contribute to the development of competitive pricing strategies and booking policies.Conduct research to identify new business opportunities and contribute to the development of competitive pricing strategies and booking policies.• Brand Representation: Act as an ambassador at trade shows, networking events, and industry conferences to promote venue and catering offerings.
••Brand Representation:Brand Representation:Brand Representation:Brand Representation:Act as an ambassador at trade shows, networking events, and industry conferences to promote venue and catering offerings.Act as an ambassador at trade shows, networking events, and industry conferences to promote venue and catering offerings.Act as an ambassador at trade shows, networking events, and industry conferences to promote venue and catering offerings.• Reporting & Analytics: Monitor performance against sales targets and provide regular insights and reports to senior management.
••Reporting & Analytics:Reporting & Analytics:Reporting & Analytics:Reporting & Analytics:Monitor performance against sales targets and provide regular insights and reports to senior management.Monitor performance against sales targets and provide regular insights and reports to senior management.Monitor performance against sales targets and provide regular insights and reports to senior management.• Systems Management: Utilize Venue Management Systems to ensure accurate client databases and reporting.
••Systems Management:Systems Management:Systems Management:Systems Management:Utilize Venue Management Systems to ensure accurate client databases and reporting.Utilize Venue Management Systems to ensure accurate client databases and reporting.Utilize Venue Management Systems to ensure accurate client databases and reporting.• Leadership Support: Assist the Head of Event Sales in training junior staff and enhancing overall team performance.
••Leadership Support:Leadership Support:Leadership Support:Leadership Support:Assist the Head of Event Sales in training junior staff and enhancing overall team performance.Assist the Head of Event Sales in training junior staff and enhancing overall team performance.Assist the Head of Event Sales in training junior staff and enhancing overall team performance.