Overview
Senior Wedding and Events Sales Coordinator Jobs in Muldersdrift, South Africa at The Globevest Group
Location: Muldersdrift
Salary:Market related
Location:Muldersdrift
Job type: 1 Year Independent Contract
Industry:Hospitality
Reference Number:MJ.SWESC.GL.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Our client is a hotel, conference, wedding venue and spa based in Muldersdrift and they are looking for a Senior Wedding and Events Sales Coordinator to join their team. Please note that this is a LIVE OUT POSITION.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The ideal candidate will serve the clients and plan for the happiest day of their lives. The candidate must be assertive while maintaining the diplomacy of a good negotiator and will be responsible for increasing the Hotels revenues in the event business. The position will work closely with other sales staff and the management team to facilitate sales conversion through enquiries and wedding exhibition leads.
It will focus heavily on prospecting business specifically the wedding market segment.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervising the Wedding and the Function Coordination
Quality assuring event coordinating processes from start to finish
Monitoring Coordinators work performance as per the standards
Office administration and staff rostering
Translate the brides vision into reality
Relate to all stakeholders both in and outside of the organisation
Produce high quality data entry with close attention to detail
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12
Event Management certificate/diploma will be an advantage
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
5 + Years wedding sales and planning in similar establishments
Must have strong negotiating skills and be comfortable asking for the business
Must be Proficient in MS Office Word and Excel Programs
Must have experience with POS booking management systems
Must have proven knowledge and savvy with social media
Must be skilled in dealing with department issues
Must know how to market, capture and convert business and be knowledgeable of different wedding cultures and trends
Must be highly detailed orientated and creative at up-selling
Must have a strong customer focus with the ability to build rapport and problem-solve independently
Must have verbal solid/written communication skills and the ability to listen effectively
Must be self-motivated with proven time management and organisation skills
Must have the ability to work in an open fast, paced environment and meet crucial deadlines
Must exhibit a can do attitude and passion for creating exceptional events
Must be willing to work a flexible week/ weekend and hours to cover consultations, viewings/inspections
Must be able to work under pressure effectively
Must be able to make effective decisions and use initiative where necessary
Must be able to deal with customer complaints effectively
Must be proficient in English
Must have a valid drivers license and own transport
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Title: Senior Wedding and Events Sales Coordinator
Company: The Globevest Group
Location: Muldersdrift, South Africa
Category: Sales (Business Development, Sales Representative)
