Manager Event Sales

Wynn Al Marjan Island

About the Position:

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking a Manager Event Sales to join the resort s Hotel Sales team.

• Assess and handle events and group inquiries, negotiate room rates, minimum food and beverage expenditure, and room-to-space ratios to obtain group business and meet individual/department objectives. Identify and capitalize on revenue opportunities for all possible points of sales for the Resort and develop a culture of repeat business with the clients.
• Monitoring group & event budgets ensuring that targets are met with the quarter and the full period of the year.
• Develop and grow new and existing relationships within the corporate, association, and incentive markets through proactive prospecting, sales calls, and client engagement activities, including site inspections and on-property client entertainment.
• Represent the resort at tradeshows and industry events while upholding five-star standards. Execute strategic plans for the territory with hit lists and annual business plans to measure results.
• Continuously innovate and come up with new ideas to propose to internal and external parties. Understand fully the destination to ensure programs and offerings from local DMCs will always feature Wynn Al Marjan Island.
• Promote a team-oriented work environment within respective teams by offering guidance and support to team members, including coordinators, to encourage teamwork and ensure all duties meet department and resort standards.
• Collaborating with the marketing team to promote events and increase sales. This includes generating reports on sales performance and recommending improvements
• Attending industry events and networking opportunities to stay current on trends and build long-lasting relationships with clients
• Assume other responsibilities as requested by the Director of Event Sales and the VP of Hotel Sales.