Events Executive at InterContinental Fujairah Resort

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.

Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs.

Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

The InterContinental Fujairah Resort is situated on the shoreline of the exquisite Al Aqah Beach, beneath the spectacular backdrop of the Hajjar Mountains.

An exceptional destination where Arabian hospitality meets luxury.

With 190 rooms, indoor & outdoor event space, restaurants & bar.

With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five-star resort presence.

What's your passion? Whether you're into knitting, kite flying or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU! We love people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who help us create great brands guests love.

And we're looking for more people like this to join our dynamic & committed team at the InterContinental Fujairah Resort.

Your Day to Day:

As Events Executive, you will manage the relationship with key events and identify new potential account to achieve hotel budget.  Builds profile within local market place through attendance at various events and local market place.  Responsible in identifying potential feeder markets.  To proactively create and convert revenue opportunities for the InterContinental Fujairah from qualified group leads and other opportunities by planning and executing sales activities based on strategies and financial targets (hotel revenue, room night goals) outlined in the Hotel’s annual Business Plan.

 Some of your main role responsibilities are:


* Takes inquiries for Outlets, Banquets, or any other F&B potential revenue and convert them into sales


* Prepares offers, contracts and Banquet Event Orders in line with the standards and manual


* Contacting clients before they arrive at the hotel to conduct final detailed checks, to be a host on the day of the event, reviewing satisfaction levels and willingness to return and conducts follow up calls to ensure bills are received & correct and to secure the next booking


* Assists in monitoring productivity and revenues goals by maintaining sales action plans


* Actively seeks to interact with existing, potential and new clients by show-around, entertainments and lunches, if required


* Solicits and follows up on business referrals and potential sales


* Maximizes guest satisfaction by communicating customer specifications to the operational team and related departments 


* Promotes the InterContinental Fujairah Resort where additional business is discovered and refers businesses in a timely manner


* Prepare all administration documents required by the Hotel sales team


* Attend to all sales...