Senior Wedding

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is looking for a Senior Wedding & Events Sales Manager to join our Sales team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world's most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, established in 1876, is a world-renowned luxury hotel on the Chao Phraya River. It features 331 rooms and suites, a unique selection of 13 restaurants and lounges and premier amenities, including a spa, sports centre, a daycare and a Thai cooking school. Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1988, it is managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, with Italthai as a principal shareholder.

About the job

As Senior Wedding & Events Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Act as a "single contact "person between the customers and the operations department

of the hotel prior to and during the event to completely delight and satisfy our customers, to be involved from the planning stage to execution of event
- To engage planning with each wedding client, create a memorable and innovative event,

exceeding expectations on each occasion and to anticipate the needs of your organizer/clients, suggest authentically local ideas, provide support to your client through each step of the planning process
- Responsible for the co-ordination, reservation and arrangement of banqueting and events, functions and F&B requirements of these events
- Fully aware of any wedding/bridal industry trends, along with cultural wedding elements and establish good business and social relationships with the wedding/bridal industry and participate in activities related to public relations to further increase wedding leads for the department as well as the hotel
- To be accountable and responsible in line with the hotel's sales strategy for maximizing revenue and achieving the yearly targets/budget expectations
- Maximise yield of the available function facilities by focusing on filling low demand periods and up selling high demand dates and by securing business beyond the current and budget year
- Flexible within the department, offering assistance through quiet wedding periods to assist the private/social events assigned by Director of Wedding

As Senior Wedding & Events Sales Manager, we expect from you:

• Bachelor's Degree in hotel management or relevant.
• Minimum 3-5 years work experience in Wedding Sales.
• Proficiency in English and in Computer skills.
• Possess good leadership skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it's important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

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