Catering Sales Manager - voco Cairo Arabella Plaza

At voco Cairo Arabella Plaza, the first voco hotel in Egypt, we’re bringing a fresh, stylish, and unstuffy approach to hospitality — where thoughtful touches meet memorable experiences. 

We’re looking for a Catering Sales Manager who will play a key role in driving event and banquet sales, building strong client relationships, and delivering exceptional service that reflects the warm and distinctive voco personality.

If you’re passionate about creating seamless and inspiring event experiences, we’d love to have you on our team as we open the doors to something truly special in Cairo.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll mostly be:


* Developing and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients to maximize event and catering revenue.


* Actively prospecting and qualifying new business opportunities across corporate, social, and wedding segments.


* Managing the planning, coordination, and execution of all catering events to ensure flawless service delivery and client satisfaction.


* Preparing and negotiating banquet event orders, contracts, and proposals in line with hotel policies and brand standards.


* Collaborating closely with the culinary, banquet, and operations teams to deliver creative and customized event solutions.


* Participating in marketing initiatives, trade shows, and networking events to increase brand visibility and drive business growth.


* Conducting site inspections, client meetings, and presentations to showcase the hotel’s event facilities and capabilities.


* Monitoring competitor activities and market trends to identify new business opportunities.


* Preparing regular reports, forecasts, and performance updates in alignment with sales goals and KPIs.


* Promoting teamwork, communication, and collaboration between departments to ensure a seamless guest experience.

What we need from you


* Bachelor’s degree in business, Hospitality, or a related field.


* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in catering or event sales within a 4- or 5-star hotel environment.


* Strong knowledge of banquet operations and event planning.


* Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).


* Proficiency in MS Office and hotel sales systems (Opera Sales & Catering preferred).


* A creative, proactive, and client-focused approach with attention to detail and service excellence.


* Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic, with the ability to present clearly and professionally in writing and verbally.

What we offer

We give our people everything they need to succeed, from a competitive salary that rewards all their hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help them live their best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts, and some of the best training in the business.

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