IHG is a global hotel company whose goal is to create Great Hotels Guests Love. We have more guest rooms than any other hotel company in the world that's nearly 676,000 rooms in over 4,600 hotels in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world.
We operate nine hotel brands; InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, EVEN™ Hotels and HUALUXE™ Hotels and Resorts.
InterContinental will open in Lagos come 1st September, 2013 and will be 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 travelers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos's port and the city below, the 19 storey hotel will offer uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline.
IHG is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Banquet Sales Executive
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job ID: LAG000082
Responsibilities
- You will promote and produce sales leads;
- Identify potential clients and maximize on Events and Meetings;
- Contribute to the targets outlined in the Marketing Plan of the hotel, whilst maintaining guest satisfaction.
- Assist with negotiating banqueting & catering event orders within approved booking guidelines, and produce all sales contracts and rate agreements.
Qualifications and Skills
- University degree preferably in marketing or tourism/hospitality management.
- Minimum of 3 years Banquet and Events Sales Marketing experience in the international 5luxury hotel or convention facilities for more than 500 guest.
- Be organized and able to follow up on leads.
- Good understanding of the Nigerian/African business and operation environments and markets.
- Excellent communication skills across all mediums - presentation, telephone, correspondence, face to face etc. in English and preferably a 2nd language.
- Pre opening experience a strong plus.
- Service minded and ability to involve and support operations.
- Business savvy and good people skills.
- Experience in emerging markets / similar hard locations.
- Visionary & strategic thinker and ability to convert this to action.
Remuneration
- Generous financial and benefits package including duty meals, hotel discounts worldwide and the chance to work with a great team of people.
- Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.
Application Closing Date
1st September, 2013
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online