Banqueting Co-ordinator

Date: 27 Nov 2024

Location: Graceland, ZA

Company: Peermont Global (Pty) Ltd

Job Purpose

To proactively quote, book, coordinate and plan Events, ensuring Guest Satisfaction and Return Business.

Qualifications

Matric / Grade 12.

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years Function or Events Co-ordination experience within the Service / Conference Industry required.
  • Extensive knowledge of Conference & Exhibition Market.
  • Numerical Skills – Manage budgets extremely important
  • Banqueting Operations and Food & Beverage experience would be an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of Opera Sales and Catering or other Conference/Banqueting systems is required.
  • Knowledge of Sales Force is an added advantage.
  • Must have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Must be a team player
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Shift work is an operational requirement

Main Resposibilites

  • Co-ordinate and organise all external and internal client events and functions.
  • Perform sales function by handling direct sales calls in a pro-active manner.
  • Respond to enquiries from clients with quotations and contracts.
  • Must have the abilities to close a deal and proactively upsell the facilities and services.
  • Respond to booking requests received from Sales Department and G&C Supervisor.
  • Allocate venues for functions and events, capturing accurate information onto Opera Sales and Catering.
  • Accurately record information related to functions received from clients onto Function Sheets.
  • Produce and distribute weekly Operational Function Sheets to all relevant Operational Departments.
  • Maintain a high standard of quality and service to clients.
  • Responsible for building and maintaining client relationships.
  • Conduct meetings and site inspections.