Summary
Accor is recruiting a Meetings & Events Executive in Doha, Qatar. The role coordinates meetings, conferences, social events and corporate functions, from client inquiries and proposals through event delivery. Responsibilities include preparing contracts and banquet event orders, coordinating with hotel departments, conducting site inspections, supporting events on site and maintaining client records. Applicants should have experience in meetings and events, event coordination, catering sales or a similar hospitality role; experience with Opera, Delphi or similar systems is an advantage.
The posting
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Company Description
Being a Pullman Heartist means embodying and conveying the brand mindset through the values of commitment, adaptability and creativity.
Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.
Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.
Job Description
- Coordinate and manage meetings, conferences, social events, and corporate functions from inquiry to execution.
- Prepare event proposals, contracts, and banquet event orders (BEOs).
- Liaise with clients to understand event requirements and ensure expectations are met.
- Coordinate with Operations, Culinary, Stewarding, and other departments to ensure smooth event delivery.
- Conduct site inspections and hotel show-rounds for prospective clients.
- Ensure all event details, schedules, and arrangements are accurately communicated to relevant teams.
- Monitor event execution and provide on-site support when required.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.
- Assist in achieving departmental sales and revenue targets.
- Prepare reports, update event records, and maintain accurate client databases.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in Meetings & Events, Event Coordination, Catering Sales, or a similar hospitality role.
- Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple events and work effectively under pressure.
- Knowledge of hotel operations and event planning processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with Opera, Delphi, or similar hotel sales and event management systems is an advantage.
Additional Information
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
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