Director of Event

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for all catering and group sales in
the hotel, from booking events to their execution • To prepare departmental
budget and forecasts, operating within set parameters, ensure effective cost
control • To establish and maintain rapport with clients, prior to, throughout
and post-conference, exceeding their expectations and encouraging repeat
business. • Conduct site inspections and sales activities as required. • To work
closely with the Director of Sales and Marketing to prepare monthly forecasts •
To develop the annual business and marketing plan for the department • Achieves
Banquet and Catering budget set out in the yearly business plan for the hotel. •
Appraises performance of Event Manager / Event Executive periodically according
to Human Resources policy and initiates appropriate corrective measures
to improve deficiencies. • Manages the department to ensure sufficiency
of manpower in accordance to volume of business. • Ensures each staff is a good
sales person to promote hotel’s image and businesses at all times. • Coaches
and counsels all staff especially the department and unit manages when
applicable. • Provides and supports the most effective training to all staff
regularly. • Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Sales
& Marketing. REPORT LINE & COMMUNICATION • Reports to
the Director of Sales and Marketing. • Coordinates with all concerned personnel
to ensure that all activities are accomplished. • Communicates effectively
with guest, clients, business partners and staff. OTHERS • Continuous learning
through own IDP. • Any other duties as may be assigned by the superior.
ACCOUNTABILITIES • Represents Dusit’s brand and its values at all times. We
will establish relationships and foremost and we will deliver an exceptional
guest experience and promote Thai graciousness.

COMPANY’S CULTURE • Communicate and fully embracing the Company’s culture (our
Vision, our Mission and our Values), leads by example and cascade to all your
subordinates. – “Proud to belong and to contribute” CONFIDENTIALITY • Ensure
confidentiality and secure storage of all intellectual property and data bases,
both hard copy and electronic. Adhere to Dust Internet and E-mail policy. Ensure
Hotel, Customer and Staff information or transactions are kept confidential
during or after employment with the company. JOB REQUIREMENT • Minimum education
of Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel Management
or relevant discipline • Minimum of 3 years sales experience in a similar
capacity, preferably in a 5-star class environment • Have excellent
communication skills in written and spoken English • Have a positive attitude
toward challenges and the drive to excel • Possesses professional disposition
with excellent communication and interpersonal skills