Event Coordinator at Village & Life

About the position

Assist the Manager in driving sales and the development of the banqueting and events products to assist the Events Team in delivering their operational objectives

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 and related Events Tertiary qualification essential
• Able to communicate fluently in English and Afrikaans (Both verbal and written). The third language will be highly advantageous
• Able to multitask and work as a team
• Impeccable attention to detail and administration skills
• Well-groomed and image conscience
• Must have a passion for social media

Tasks:

• Assisting with product development, sales and operational delivery of the Hotel's Events concept
• Being the first point of call in the absence of the Events Manager
• Assisting with the preparation of budgets, business plans and sales targets
• Assisting with research and keeping up to date with all banqueting equipment, methods and techniques
• Assisting in preparing reports and all administration as required
• Assisting with marketing strategies and tactics, product demonstrations, sales techniques and sales control systems
• Knowledge of Events Management standard procedures and practices
• Knowledge of exceptional client service and the ability to perform accordingly
• Ability to meet quality standards and ability to evaluate customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting and selling products or services

Desired Skills:

• Events
• Event Planning
• Event Coordination
• Event Administration
• Coordinating Events
• Events Organisation
• Accommodation booking
• Events Project Management
• Event-Organisation
• Wedding Planning
• Corporate Events
• Conference Coordinating
• Plan events
• Entertainment programmes
• Promote event
• Event Producing

Desired Work Experience:

• 1 to 2 years Accomodation
• 2 to 5 years Events Coordination & Planning

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma