Assistant Events Manager

Weddings, conferences, meetings and social functions at Ezdan Palace Hotel in Doha are what the Assistant Events Manager helps bring together, following each booking from the client’s first inquiry until the event is over. Money is part of the brief as well, since the post shares in managing event budgets, costs and revenue targets.

Assistant events manager job details in Doha

The vacancy is listed at management career level. The person in it is the link between event clients and the hotel’s own departments, keeping every function in line with the hotel’s service standards and operating requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates events with clients, working through their requirements, timelines, budgets and preferences
• Passes event details to the catering, banqueting, front office, housekeeping and audio-visual teams
• Drafts event proposals, function sheets and schedules, and keeps booking records and client correspondence up to date
• Supports room setups and service arrangements, and deals quickly with client requests or problems while events run
• Helps track event budgets and costs against revenue targets
• Applies hotel policies and health and safety rules, then gathers client feedback to improve the events service

Requirements

• Strong organizational, communication and client-service skills, with good attention to detail
• Ability to handle several tasks at once and stay calm under pressure
• Familiarity with event planning tools and standard office software
• Skills in vendor sourcing and negotiation, venue logistics and run-of-show management
• Awareness of health, safety and risk management, plus experience coordinating marketing and promotions
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and holidays when needed
• Professional presentation and a collaborative way of working with different teams

How to apply

The opening is handled through the Ezdan Holding careers site, where candidates can apply using the button below.