Company Description
Mercure Living Putrajaya is within the Shaftsbury retail complex and connected to Alamanda Shopping Mall. Featuring 299 full service apartments, all units have an open plan kitchen, full size fridge, microwave and cooking utensils. Dining facilities include a hot pot restaurant, co-working space residents lounge and six meeting rooms. Leisure facilities include a 52 metre outdoor salt water swimming pool, gym, tennis court, children's playground and spa.
The Hotel is located in the Federal Territory of Putrajaya, 32 KM from Kuala Lumpur International Airport KLIA, 31 KM to Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Also, and 10.7 KM to Putrajaya ERL train station for the KLIA rapid express train.
"Mercure Living Putrajaya is thrilled to have you as our guest, and we're here to ensure your stay is truly memorable. Thank you for choosing us, and we can't wait to assist in making lasting memories for you".
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Catering & Event Manager to join us. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned sales professional to lead our sales initiatives in the competitive outdoor catering and events market. You will be responsible for driving revenue growth, building strong client relationships, and managing a high-performing sales team while delivering innovative event solutions tailored to our clients' needs.
Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and expand market share in the outdoor catering and events sector
Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and key decision-makers to ensure repeat business and client satisfaction
Lead, mentor, and manage the event team, providing guidance on sales techniques, client engagement, and performance optimization
Prepare detailed proposals, quotations, and contracts for outdoor catering and events services, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client requirements
Conduct site visits and consultations with prospective clients to understand their event needs and present customized catering and event solutions
Coordinate with the operations and logistics teams to ensure seamless event execution and client satisfaction
Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities to identify growth potential and inform strategic decisions
Manage sales pipelines and forecasts, utilizing CRM systems to track leads, conversions, and client interactions
Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements with clients while maintaining profitability and company standards
Prepare regular sales reports and performance metrics for management review and strategic planning.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of proven sales experience in outdoor catering, events management, or related hospitality industry
Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and revenue goals.
Additional Information
Competencies
This role requires:
Fluency in English and Mandarin (will be advantage)
To be eligible to work in Putrajaya.
Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
Good communication and customer contact skills
Results and service oriented with an eye for details
Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
A team player & builder
A motivator & self-starter
Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times
