FunctieomschrijvingIs organizing really your thing? We are looking for a Meeting & Events Manager for Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
As a Meeting & Events Manager you will be responsible for the successful event planning and overall execution of all Meeting & Events that take place within Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The Meeting & Events Manager will interact frequently with customers and guests to learn about their needs and develop relationships from which to earn repeat and expanded business and meeting conversion targets.
APOLLO HOTEL AMSTERDAM, A TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO HOTEL
Located on Apollolaan in Amsterdam South, overlooking the intersection of five canals, you will find the Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. With a unique interior, thoughtful amenities and an excellent city center location, this is the perfect place to stay. Our hotel is within walking distance of numerous museums, parks and the Amsterdam RAI convention center. Close by you will find the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum and Dam Square. Our guests enjoy fine French cuisine at The Living Room by Bodon and international favorites at The Harbor Club Amsterdam Zuid, the place to eat in Amsterdam. In addition, the hotel offers several options for events, including a roof terrace and an outstanding ballroom, all supported by expert catering.
SOME OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maximise occupancy and average rates through well-executed inventory and yield management control.
Maximise all Meeting, Conference, Events revenue opportunities.
Guide and lead coordination with relevant departments to deliver guests expectations in groups, meetings and events performance.
Handling new enquiries and negotiating group room rates, meeting room rental, food and beverage prices and hotel services in line with the hotel’s sales strategies and financial goals
Actively converting event enquiries into confirmed business and to develop future and repeat business from all accounts.
Responsible for planning and preparing all event documentation and coordinating with sales, hotel departments and customer to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of hotel events.
Review business plans, identify gaps and coordinate proactive sales team efforts to fill capacity and meet set targets in line with the commercial strategy.
Manage and develop the meeting and events team
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve our event offerings.
Annual accountability for the Meeting & Events budget, including forecasting, allocation and cost management.
Ensure client feedback received are actioned efficiently and follow up on opportunities & resolution
WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU THE PERFECT CANDIDATE?
You have at least 3 years of experience in event management.
You have completed a bachelor’s degree in hospitality or an equivalent of this.
You have previously worked with Opera Sales & Catering.
You have good knowledge of the Dutch and English language in word and writing
You have a creative and positive mindset and don’t take “no” for an answer
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU (ADDITIONAL TO A GREAT TEAM)?
We offer you 70% travel allowance if you live further than 10 kilometers from your work, with a maximum of € 10.71 per day.
Working overtime? This can be paid out, but you can also choose to save it for some extra time off.
Eager to learn? We offer training courses from the Leonardo Development Lab!
Ambitious? You can work on your personal development and grow with us!
We think your health is important! That is why you can visit Open Up 24/7, the online platform for mental health.
Do you want to buy products such as an (electric) bicycle or telephone with a reduced price? This is possible with an average of 40% tax reduction via FiscFree!
Night away? As an employee, you can exclusively use our global discount program!
And enjoy an overnight stay including dinner and breakfast at the hotel where you are working during your 'Know Where You Work' experience.
Want to know more about why working with us is so great? Then click here!
COME SOON TO DRINK COFFEE WITH US! Let us know if you want to become part of our team! We would like to receive your motivation letter and resume. You can send it to us via the application form. Questions? Contact the HR department.BedrijfsomschrijvingAPOLLO HOTEL AMSTERDAM, A TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO HOTEL Gelegen aan de Apollolaan in Amsterdam Zuid, met uitzicht op de kruising van vijf grachten, vind je het Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Met een uniek interieur, doordachte voorzieningen en een uitstekende locatie in het stadscentrum is dit de perfecte plek om te verblijven. Ons hotel ligt op loopafstand van talrijke musea, parken en het congrescentrum Amsterdam RAI. Vlakbij vind je het Anne Frank Huis, het Rijksmuseum en de Dam. Onze gasten genieten van de fijne Franse keuken bij The Living Room by Bodon en de internationale favorieten bij The Harbour Club Amsterdam Zuid, de place to eat in Amsterdam. Daarnaast biedt het hotel verschillende mogelijkheden voor evenementen, waaronder een dakterras en een opvallende balzaal, allemaal ondersteund door deskundige catering.
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