Events Sales Manager - Weddings

As a Wedding & Social Events Sales Manager at Andaz Delhi, your role involves coordinating and executing all acquisition activities related to wedding and social events. Your key responsibilities include: - Generating leads, managing, and securing new and repeat business for the hotel - Creating demand, exploring new markets, and liaising with B2B partners and direct customers - Providing one-stop solution to guests for timely and seamless responses - Ensuring effective communication between guests and the wedding team - Achieving/exceeding objectives outlined in the Annual Marketing and Business Plan for weddings - Traveling to potential wedding-related trade events for acquiring prospective business - Assisting in maintaining accurate forecasting procedures and reviewing reports with the marketing taskforce - Maximizing utilization of technology and software for data maintenance - Keeping track of market trends and sharing insights with the core team - Networking at major social events to promote the hotel and assess competition - Maintaining a robust database of wedding-related partners - Reviewing event files and ensuring correct booking procedures - Implementing credit and collection procedures following hotel policies - Focusing on ease of doing business for guests from enquiry to post-event stage - Ensuring set targets for the social segment are achieved on a quarterly/yearly basis - Creating and executing an annual activity plan for the segment - Managing auspicious dates calendar and inventory for rooms and event spaces - Meeting every guest for post-event feedback and maintaining communication plan - Cross-selling all Hyatt Hotels Additionally, you will be involved in financial aspects such as assisting in establishing an annual operating budget and maintaining records of all sales agreements. In terms of marketing, providing feedback on marketing activities and sales strategies will be part of your responsibilities. Personnel management includes building an efficient team, ensuring courteous service, and identifying training needs. Administration tasks involve updating records, planning meetings efficiently, and safeguarding contracts and financial documents. Qualifications required for this role include: - Minimum 2+ years of experience in a similar position - Relevant degree or diploma in Hospitality or Tourism management ideally - Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills - Demonstrated growth mindset - Ability to coach, mentor, and empower the team,