Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world.
Increasingly recognized for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides 21st century luxury with oriental charm. Above all, Mandarin Oriental is renowned for creating unique hotels through distinctive design and a strong sense of place, luxury hotels right for their time and place.

Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum

A stunning resort overlooking the Aegean Sea, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum is where dreams come true. A luxury 5-star hotel retreat with two private beaches and excellent leisure facilities, we invite you to lie back, relax and savour the moment. With an idyllic location in Paradise Bay, we offer a seductive blend of style, serenity and 5-star comfort. With a range of gourmet restaurants, relaxing spa and choice of rooms, suites and villas, our unique resort is world-class.

Duties and Responsibilities

Recommends, coordinates, contracts and produces all entertainment, events and exhibits for resort property. Creates and communicates the vision for the department and oversees all operational, financial, promotional and communications aspects of all events and exhibits.

Manages the daily activities and performance of the Special Events.

Follow up on all enquiries in order to maximise the sales and letting capacity of Meeting and Events Diary space and Hotel Bedrooms assuming a proactive role in maximising revenue potential from every enquiry.

Supervises the research, development and production of all events, exhibits and entertainment for the property

Monitors all operational aspects of projects including set-up, daily schedules, and event management.

Manages ongoing and daily performance of consultants, vendor, suppliers and contractors to achieve project schedule, budget, and quality goals for the organization.

Develops an event management strategy that is aligned with the company's business strategy and leads its execution.

To evaluate and respond to all enquires for Meeting and Events and Diary space received by telephone, email or other channel, residential and non-residential, to departmental standards

To use Diary Management and Yield Management techniques in the evaluation and management of enquiries, and to use the selling strategies and tools in place for Event space and Accommodation to maximise revenue for the hotel

To contact clients and follow up on all enquiries and event bookings in order to maximise the conversion of enquiries.

Creates and achieves the Special Events and Entertainments' annual operating budget

Requirements

Proficient in written and spoken English

Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure.

Strong leadership skills and ability to develop and motivate his/her team.

Outgoing and enthusiastic personality.