Assistant Director of Events Sales - Semiramis InterContinental Cairo

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts our role is to put the glamour into international travel. That is where you come in. When you are part of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand you are more than just a job title.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we look for people who are charming, confident, and internationally-minded; people who know what it takes to exceed guest expectations.

Join us as a Director of Events Sales . You will have ambition, talent and obviously, some key skills. Because, for this vital role, were looking for someone who: - has Sense of hospitality - has prior work experience in hotel operational departments - has proven track record successful administration - has the ability to handle guest complains with a smile - has great interpersonal skills.

Your day to day 

• Ensure the whole client experience successful and memorable and act as the brand ambassador and key contact throughout their journey 

• Build long term relationship with planners and hosts to increase loyalty to the brand 

• At pre-event planning stage consult with meeting planners to optimize all elements of the meeting / event including space, meeting/break flow, menu and design etc. to improve meeting efficiency 

• Arrange agreed details of meeting / event e.g. room set-ups, staging, lighting  

• Conduct pre-event and post-event meetings with clients and catering colleagues to identify improvements to the guest experience 

• Meet with each meeting planner daily to debrief on daily events, review consumption, bill and any exceptions to contracted billing and review estimates of final billing 

• Welcome the group and conduct the 60’ meeting brief prior the start of the meeting / session 

• Enable high productivity whilst maximizing downtime  

• Relate to business needs and make sure team prioritizes the things that help our guests get their business done 

• Enable quality downtime by providing relevant recommendations that will help host and attendees recharge and relax throughout the day 

• Analyze and action against client satisfaction surveys to improve services 

• Conduct banquet and catering facility tours and entertain clients to enhance the guests’ meeting/banquet experience 

What we need from you

• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal strong skills
• Business language and tools acumen
• Bachelor's Degree/higher education qualification/equivalent in hospitality or related field

•    5+ years total experience in a catering setting or related field

• Direct supervisory experience over a sales/catering team, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Must speak local language(s)

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. 

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.