Assistant Meetings & Events Manager

Job Description

<strong>About Us<br><br></strong>Do you see yourself as Assistant Meetings &amp; Events Manager? At Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts our goal is to make business travel work. That’s where YOU come in. When you’re part of the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand you’re more than just a job title. At Crowne Plaza, we look for people who are dynamic, confident, and ambitious; people who excel in their roles and help our guests succeed too. Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC is a business hotel, conveniently located within walking distance of the Oman Convention &amp; Exhibition Center. The hotel is just ten minutes from Muscat International Airport, surrounded by nature and a unique Wadi (a natural waterway), the property is a perfect destination for both business and leisure travelers.<br><br>|<br><br>With 295 modern rooms and suites, state-of-the-art conference and meeting facilities, a temperature-controlled swimming pool, a sauna, a fully equipped gym, a newly renovated spa, and tennis and basketball courts, we have everything you need for a perfect stay.<br><br>|<br><br>Our five exceptional dining venues, including an award-winning Charm Thai Lounge &amp; Restaurant, and Le Petit Belge, will give you an unforgettable culinary experience that will suit all tastes and occasions.<br><br>|<br><br>With its professional meeting rooms, foyers, functional ballroom, a multi-level extensive parking space, and a dedicated experienced team, the hotel will meet the expectations of guests attending all types of meetings and events. Whether you are on a business trip or holiday, staying at Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC will make you feel at home.<br><br>|<br><br>Your day-to-day:<br><ul><li>Understand the scope of work for each event and develop a clear plan to execute all required tasks within the given timeline.</li><li>Serve as the main point of contact for clients leading up to the event, ensuring that their needs and expectations are being met</li><li>Review event details with the client prior to billing to ensure that they are satisfied with the outcome of the event</li><li>Manage on-site logistics on the day of the event, including set-up, breakdown, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise</li><li>Oversee vendor relations leading up to and during the event, ensuring that all contracted services are being provided as agreed upon</li><li>Collect feedback from attendees post-event and compile it into a report for the client</li><li>Work with other members of the event staff to delegate tasks and ensure that everyone is aware of their roles and responsibilities</li><li>Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices to ensure that events are planned and executed to the highest standard</li><li>Maintain positive relationships with clients, vendors, and other industry professionals</li><li>Continuously look for ways to improve event planning processes and procedures<br><br></li></ul>What we need from you:<br><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field.</li><li>1-2 years of professional experience in event planning or coordination</li><li>Must speak the local language. (Other languages preferred).<br><br></li></ul>How do I deliver this?<br><br>We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. It’s what connects every colleague in all IHG® hotels<br><ul><li>True Attitude: being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests</li><li>True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay</li><li>True Listening: focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs</li><li>True Responsiveness: is about providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner<br><br></li></ul>What do we offer?<br><br>We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits – including a uniform, a great room discount, and superb training.<br><br>Join us and you’ll become part of the family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve – visit www.http://careers.ihg.com to find out more about us