Events Executive

Roles and responsibilities

About The Role

Do you have a passion for events? Do you love over exceeding targets and pursuing new and exciting business opportunities? Then our events division is awaiting your application today! As an Executive, Events, you will be responsible for converting group leads, allowing the groups segment to reach and/or exceed the departmental revenue and room nights targets.You will also assist the Assistant Manager and Manager prepare all proposals and quotes which must be sent out within 24 hours of the initial enquiry in line with Atlantis Dubai standard template.

About You

The successful Executive, Events candidate will have at least 1 years' experience within a 5-star resort/hotel within Dubai, within a similar role, and have a passion for luxury events. Having experience with Delphi is also advantageous. You will also possess a flair for sales, holding a passion to increase all sales opportunities whilst applying your strong negotiation skills complemented by your ability to develop and build rapport with prospective clients. Academic qualification is not essential, but our ideal candidate will be fluent in spoken and written English, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and generate demand for resort and hotel venues. You will be a curious, fast-learner, with a fearless attitude and a passion for sales as well as comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. A proven track record within sales and events in the hospitality industry is essential.

Desired candidate profile

It looks like you're referring to "Skills Events," but it's unclear what context you're asking about. "Skills Events" could mean different things depending on the situation:

1. Professional Development or Training Events: These are events designed to help people learn and improve their skills, such as workshops, seminars, or conferences on various topics like leadership, technical skills, or communication.

2. Skill-Based Competitions: Some events are based on competitions where individuals or teams showcase their expertise in specific skills, such as coding, graphic design, cooking, or sports.

3. Job Fairs and Networking Events: These events allow professionals or job seekers to meet and demonstrate their skills to potential employers, often featuring on-the-spot interviews or skill demonstration workshops.

4. Educational or Youth Events: Events organized for students or young professionals to enhance their skills, such as science fairs, hackathons, or creative workshops.