Job Title: Sales & Events Planning Manager

Salary & Benefits:

USD 3,000/month
Performance-based bonus
Transportation & Accommodation
Single Status

Job Overview:
Our client, a leading luxury catering, banqueting, and restaurant group in Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Sales & Events Planning Manager to drive revenue growth and oversee seamless event execution. The successful candidate will manage sales initiatives, coordinate high-profile events, and maintain strategic client relationships. This role requires a proactive, organized professional who thrives in a multicultural environment and balances sales performance with flawless event planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a sales and administrative team, setting clear objectives, monitoring performance, and fostering a motivated, high-achieving culture.
Build strong client relationships, manage vendor partnerships, and coordinate with internal departments to ensure exceptional event delivery.
Oversee the planning and execution of catering and banquet events, ensuring alignment with client expectations and service standards.
Collaborate with culinary and events teams to confirm event details, timelines, and high-quality presentation.
Conduct client meetings, present venue offerings, customize event packages, and provide strategic planning support.
Act as a customer experience champion, resolving concerns efficiently and driving continuous service improvement.
Communicate all event-related details clearly to relevant teams, ensuring smooth execution from planning to completion.
Monitor guest feedback, analyze service data, and implement enhancements that elevate the customer experience.
Inspire team performance through training, coaching, and fostering a culture focused on guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Experience with events management, such as preparing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and planning event setups.
Comfortable handling the events management responsibilities of this role and ensuring smooth execution from planning to completion.
Proven experience in sales or events management within luxury hospitality, catering, or banquet operations.
Leadership experience managing small to mid-sized teams, ideally in multicultural environments.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to build long-term client relationships.
In-depth knowledge of banquet and catering operations, including event planning and interdepartmental coordination.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, thriving under high-pressure, fast-paced conditions.
Proficiency with CRM systems, sales tracking tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Professional demeanor, integrity, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity.