Manager, Conference and Event at InterContinental Hotel Group

InterContinental Lagos is located on Victoria Island, in the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for affluent business and diplomatic travellers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos's port and the city below, the 19 storey hotel offers uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline. InterContinental Lagos comprises of 352 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club InterContinental floor.

We are recruiting suitably and qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Conference and Event

Job Code: LAG000296
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Do you see yourself as a Conference and Event Manager at InterContinental Lagos?
• What's your passion? Whether you're into tennis, shopping or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.
• At the moment we're looking for a Conference and Event Manager to join our energetic, enthusiastic and passionate team at InterContinental Lagos.
• InterContinental Lagos is located in the heart of Lagos Island.  The 5 star Hotel has 323 rooms, high quality restaurants and bars, gymnasium and swimming pool facilities. InterContinental Lagos has a group of colleagues who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and service which defines the company vision of "Creating Great Hotels Guest Love."
• This role, reports directly to the General Manager at InterContinental Lagos. As the Conference and Event Manager, you will be responsible for  maximizing the profit of the hotel by overseeing all aspects of Conference and Events at the Hotel, you would be responsible for developing and managing functions and events as well as marketing and promoting bar, catering and function products.
• Direct day-to-day sales activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance, and recognize good performance. 
• Educate, train and motivate sales and marketing teams to achieve hotel revenue goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/Higher National Diploma in Hotel Management and/or other relevant disciplines
• Minimum of 10 years' relevant work experience, 5 of which must be at senior / management level
• A good team leader and player
• Good knowledge of the hospitality industry
• Master's degree and  relevant professional qualifications are added advantage

Application Closing Date
19th February, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online