Assistant Director of Event

### **Job Description** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Responsible for all catering and group sales in the hotel, from booking events to their execution * To prepare departmental budget and forecasts, operating within set parameters, ensure effective cost control * To establish and maintain rapport with clients, prior to, throughout and post\-conference, exceeding their expectations and encouraging repeat business. * Conduct site inspections and sales activities as required. * To work closely with the Director of Sales and Marketing to prepare monthly forecasts * To develop the annual business and marketing plan for the department * Achieves Banquet and Catering budget set out in the yearly business plan for the hotel. * Appraises performance of Event Manager / Event Executive periodically according to Human Resources policy and initiates appropriate corrective measures to improve deficiencies. * Manages the department to ensure sufficiency of manpower in accordance to volume of business. * Ensures each staff is a good sales person to promote hotel’s image and businesses at all times. * Coaches and counsels all staff especially the department and unit manages when applicable. * Provides and supports the most effective training to all staff regularly. * Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Sales \& Marketing. REPORT LINE \& COMMUNICATION * Reports to the Director of Sales and Marketing. * Coordinates with all concerned personnel to ensure that all activities are accomplished. * Communicates effectively with guest, clients, business partners and staff. OTHERS * Continuous learning through own IDP. * Any other duties as may be assigned by the superior. ACCOUNTABILITIES * Represents Dusit’s brand and its values at all times. We will establish relationships and foremost and we will deliver an exceptional guest experience and promote Thai graciousness. COMPANY’S CULTURE * Communicate and fully embracing the Company’s culture (our Vision, our Mission and our Values), leads by example and cascade to all your subordinates. – “Proud to belong and to contribute” CONFIDENTIALITY * Ensure confidentiality and secure storage of all intellectual property and data bases, both hard copy and electronic. Adhere to Dust Internet and E\-mail policy. Ensure Hotel, Customer and Staff information or transactions are kept confidential during or after employment with the company. JOB REQUIREMENT * Minimum education of Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel Management or relevant discipline * Minimum of 3 years sales experience in a similar capacity, preferably in a 5\-star class environment * Have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English * Have a positive attitude toward challenges and the drive to excel * Possesses professional disposition with excellent communication and interpersonal skills **Information** --------------- * Date Posted August 31, 2026 * Location Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi * Division Sales and Distribution * Minimum Experience 3 Year * Qualification Bachelor Degree * Career Level Manager