Group & Meeting Executive

Groups & Meeting Executive

As a Groups and Meetings Executive, you will be responsible for driving group and event business to the hotel. You’ll manage enquiries, build strong client relationships, and ensure the seamless delivery of meetings and events from start to finish.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll mostly be:

• Coordinating and managing group bookings and meetings/ Events enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Prepare and send out accurate proposals, contracts, and event orders.
• Collaborating with other departments, such as Sales and Catering, to ensure seamless execution of events. 
• Work closely with operations teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Managing logistics and details of events, including room setup, audiovisual equipment, and catering.
• Handling administrative tasks related to booking, contracts, and billing.
• Keep accurate records of all activities using the hotel’s CRM and sales systems.
• Staying updated on industry trends and competitor offering to remain competitive in the market.
• Uploading brand standards and policies to ensure consistency and quality in service delivery.
• Escort group guests as necessarily and meets group leaders on regular basis to ensure guest satisfaction.

What we need from you

• Previous groups, meetings and events experience in a hotel or sales role.
• Passion for providing excellent client experience and client engagement
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Confidence in proactively preventing problems and ability to handle service recovery following any complaints
• Love of working in a fast-paced and motivated team with a desire to take the next step in your career
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willingness to work as part of a team and learn new things
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Fluency in English Language and Arabic language, both spoken and written is a must.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and hotel sales systems (Opera, Delphi, or similar).
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. 

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.