Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is looking for an Events Manager to join our Sales team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognized for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is a five-star luxury hotel which located on the banks of the Huangpu River. In the heart of Pudong’s financial district, we offer the perfect combination of style, comfort, and world-class service. We pride ourselves on our innovative restaurants, serene spa and contemporary design.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai within the Room attendant Department. The Events Manager reports to the Director of Sales & Marketing.

As Events Manager, you will be responsible for the following duties:

The incumbent is responsible for

Accountable and responsible for maximizing catering (all non-room related banquet functions and outside catering) revenues & achieving targets set (Measurable Results)
Research and identify potential banqueting business sources; subsequently establish the awareness and sell the banqueting facilities to these potential sources
Maximize yield for available meeting and conference facilities by focusing on filling low demand periods and up selling high demand dates and by securing business beyond the current and budget year.

As Events Manager, we expect from you: 

• Educational level:
• Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management or relevant education
• Work experience: Minimum 2 years sales experience in the hotel industry, luxury hotel is preferred
• Job knowledge: 
• Able to liaise effectively with designated market segment accounts
• Knowledge of Catering and MICE segment
• A computer literate
• Fluent in English and local language
• Our commitment to you
• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally (after working for 6 months, you can enjoy supplementary commercial medical insurance).
• Competitive salary and benefits package, providing superior four-person sharing dormitory with independent bathroom, independent washing machine and refrigerator, free high-speed Wi Fi, free gym and shuttle bus.
• Delicious work buffet meals & various team building activities.
• Support the internal talent transfer plan of the group worldwide.

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