Conference & Events Coordinator

Description

Summary: Mandarin Oriental, Doha seeks a Conference & Events Coordinator to ensure seamless planning and execution of events within their Commercial Strategy team. Highlights: 1. Thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect. 2. Support the pro-active sales team in planning and executing events. 3. Benefit from unique learning and development programmes. Conference \& Events Coordinator Mandarin Oriental, Doha is looking for a Conference \& Events Coordinator to join our Commercial Strategy 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, Doha is an intimate and stylish urban retreat, blending Qatari\-influenced heritage with modern design. Located in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, within walking distance to Souq Waqif, Museum of Islamic Art and a short distance to the business district, West Bay. **About the job** Based at Mandarin Oriental, Doha within the Commercial Strategy Department in Doha, the Conference \& Events Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a seamless turnover from Sales to Operations, and from Operations back to Sales, maintaining successful planning and execution of conferences, events, outside catering, and group bookings within MODOH. This role plays a critical part in supporting the pro\-active sales team by taking over all confirmed events post\-contract signature. While not responsible for generating leads, the Executive maintains direct communication with the client during the planning and execution phase, including internal coordination and post\-event feedback. The Conference \& Events Coordinator reports to the Director of Conference \& Events. **As Conference \& Events Coordinator****,** **you will be re****sponsible for the following duties:** * Assist the Team in all upcoming tasks within Commercial Strategy but also beyond. * To ensure that Mandarin Oriental, Doha’s grooming and appearance standards are implemented and maintained to reflect an image of professionalism and care. * Adhere to the established conference and events sales administration, client history and tracing system within the department. * Provide customers with prompt service to fulfil their need within our operational capabilities. * Responsible for an organized filing system. * Generate reports when requested and within the specified time. **As Conference \& Events Coordinator, we expect from you:** * Motivated and confident * Professional and humble * Senior school qualifications * Degree or Higher National Diploma equivalent in Hospitality/Hotel/Business Management * Previous experience in the GCC an advantage. * Must be excellent in using computer and well versed in all computer applications **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. * A competitive salary and benefits packages * Transportation and Housing provided * Relocation and Vacation Tickets **We’re Fans. Are you?**