Group Sales & Events Assistant Manager

Kempinski
Istanbul
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Planning/organisation","Adaptability","Flexibility","Initiative","Negotiation skills"]

Drive catering and group bookings by managing corporate and agency accounts, negotiating contracts, and developing new business. Prospect and follow up on existing and potential customers through calls, correspondence, and site inspections, while monitoring results and competitor activity to propose corrective actions. Entertain decision makers, support promotional theme events, maintain an efficient OPERA customer database, and report weekly sales activities to the Director of Sales to meet revenue targets.

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Kempinski
Kempinski
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Group Sales & Events Assistant Manager

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Job Summary

Drive catering and group bookings by managing corporate and agency accounts, negotiating contracts, and developing new business. Prospect and follow up on existing and potential customers through calls, correspondence, and site inspections, while monitoring results and competitor activity to propose corrective actions. Entertain decision makers, support promotional theme events, maintain an efficient OPERA customer database, and report weekly sales activities to the Director of Sales to meet revenue targets.
Location: Istanbul
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Solicit and follow up with existing and potential customers by phone, correspondence, or personal contact.
  • •Set appointments and conduct sales calls, telemarketing, and site inspections for group and corporate commercial accounts and agencies.
  • •Negotiate catering and group offers/contracts and follow sales results, proposing corrective actions as needed.
  • •Manage customer accounts by developing new business, maintaining client relations, and keeping customers updated on hotel developments.
  • •Maintain an efficient customer database system (OPERA) and prepare weekly activity reports for the Director of Sales / Senior Director of Sales.

Key Requirements

  • •Turkish nationality is required.
  • •Minimum BA/BS degree in a related field.
  • •Minimum 2 years of experience in a luxury hotel environment in a similar role.
  • •Excellent oral and written communication skills in Turkish and English.
  • •Strong planning/organization, negotiation, selling skills, adaptability, flexibility, initiative, and attention to detail.
Experience:2+ yearsLuxury hotel
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Planning/organisationAdaptabilityFlexibilityInitiativeNegotiation skills
Languages:TurkishEnglish
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointWordOPERA

Eligibility

Nationality:Turkish National

Company Brief

Kempinski
Kempinski is a luxury hotel management company operating five-star hotels, residences and restaurants worldwide. The group provides high-end hospitality services, managing properties and bespoke guest experiences across major cities and resort destinations.
Industry: Hotels & Resorts
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 1862
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