Conference and Events Manager
Hotel Brand: InterContinental
Location: Jordan, Aqaba
Hotel: IC - Aqaba (Resort Aqaba) (AQJHA), King Hussein Street, 2311
Job number: 166262
A little taste of your day-to-day
Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll mostly be:
• Leading the planning, coordination and successful delivery of meetings, conferences and events from enquiry through to completion.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients to understand their needs and deliver exceptional event experiences.
• Managing event enquiries, preparing tailored proposals and contracts, and maximising sales opportunities to drive revenue.
• Overseeing the accuracy of all event bookings, function sheets and operational details within the Sales & Catering system.
• Monitoring event performance, preparing reports and analysing results to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Conducting pre-event meetings, communicating client requirements to operational teams, and ensuring all event specifications are delivered.
What we need from you
•Fluent in spoken and written English; additional language skills are an advantage.
• Previous experience in conference and events management, hotel sales, or a similar leadership role within the hospitality industry.
• Proven ability to manage meetings, conferences and events from planning through to successful execution.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as business requires
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.