Company Description Accor is a global hospitality group with over 290,000 team members who place people at the center of every experience. With 45 hotel brands across all segments and 5,600 properties worldwide, Accor offers everything from luxury five-star hotels and resorts to smart economy options and residences. The group focuses on creating memorable stays through personalized services, innovative solutions, and a fully integrated ecosystem of leading brands.
Accor is committed to making a positive impact locally and globally, ensuring that hospitality benefits a wide range of communities and guests. Team members are encouraged to pursue service excellence and continuous achievement in a dynamic, inclusive environment.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Event Sales Manager role based in the South Goa district.
The Event Sales
Manager is responsible for generating revenue through the sale of events, including private events, corporate functions, and social gatherings, while aligning with Accor’s brand standards. Daily activities include identifying and qualifying leads, conducting site visits, preparing proposals and contracts, and negotiating terms to secure bookings. The role involves close collaboration with the events and operations teams to plan and coordinate event details, ensure smooth execution, and maintain high levels of guest satisfaction.
The Event Sales
Manager will monitor market trends, maintain relationships with key clients and partners, update sales reports and forecasts, and actively contribute to achieving property sales targets.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in Event Planning and Event Management, with a focus on delivering high-quality guest experiences.
- Proven Sales skills, including lead generation, negotiation, and closing, ideally within hospitality or event venues.
- Strong Communication skills, with the ability to present proposals, handle client inquiries, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience managing Private Events, social functions, or corporate gatherings, from initial inquiry through post-event follow-up.
- Relevant experience in hotel, resort, or hospitality sales; prior work in a similar Event Sales or Banquet Sales role is an advantage.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with attention to detail and the capacity to handle multiple events simultaneously.
- Comfort with using CRM and hotel sales systems, as well as standard office software (e.g., MS Office).
- Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
- Ability to work in office in South Goa district, including flexibility for evenings, weekends, and peak event periods.
📌 Event Sales Manager (India)
🏢 Accor
📍 India