Large Hotel in Cape Town is looking for a Head of MICE Reservations. The main purpose of the MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions, conferences and exhibitions) Manager is to manage, grow and develop the MICE team. The manager must provide outstanding customer service, promote the MICE brand and ensure sales growth. The manager must ensure that the financial targets of the division are met and exceeded. Responsibilities
To ensure that staff are developed, trained and motivated to improve and promote staff performance
Implementation of proper financial controls
Achieve the financial targets of the MICE Division
Ensure proper costings on MICE events to ensure event profitability
Timely reconciliations of MICE events
Ensure that clients pay in advance of any large supplier deposits
Supervise all event enquiries (existing/new leads) in an accurate, appropriate and timely manner
Supervise and support the MICE staff
Ensure proper execution of all MICE events to the customers’ satisfaction and within budget
Oversee all event proposals in line with company brand standards, inclusive of creativity and alignment with the company’s core values
Ensure all bookings and internal notes and supplier notes are updated on the systems
Maintain thorough and up to date record of all bookings
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoices
Achieve monthly/quarterly sales and conversation targets
Resolve customer service issues to client’s satisfaction
Suggest new and improved policies and processes to improve efficiency
Set and exceed new MICE business targets
Development of Marketing and promotional materials
Requirements:
Minimum Matric qualification.
Post Matric Qualification will be an added advantage
At least 5 years’ experience in MICE in the Hotel / Resort industry
Excellent command of spoken and written English
Excellent Organizational and administration skills
Project management skills
Negotiation skills
Creative and out of the box thinking
Solid level of maturity and professionalism
Computer literate
Excellent understanding of MICE trends and tech used in MICE