Assistant Manager, Event Sales

Come Join Sri Lanka's hospitality trendsetter, the premier five-star city hotel Cinnamon Grand - the flagship hotel of John Keells Holdings' Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies in collaboration with the Sales Manager to achieve event sales targets and business objectives.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities by building relationships with corporate clients, event planners, organizations, and other potential customers.
• Generate and convert leads through networking, referrals, cold calling, digital marketing, and other sales channels.
• Manage the end-to-end event sales process, including responding to enquiries, preparing proposals and contracts, conducting site visits, and securing event bookings.
• Understand client requirements and provide tailored solutions, recommending suitable event packages, services, and offerings to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities, providing customer and market insights to support sales and event strategies.
• Collaborate closely with the Events and Operations teams to ensure effective communication, smooth event execution, and overall client satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate sales records and client information, while monitoring prospects, sales activities, bookings, and performance against targets.

Job Responsibilities

Person Specifications

• Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or a related field from a recognized university.
• CIM or other relevant professional qualification in Marketing will be an added advantage.
• 2–3 years of progressive experience in Sales & Marketing, preferably within a five-star hotel or hospitality environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on HIVE before the 25 / 09 / 2026. For more details please contact Rosandrine Slegers on 076 823 0423.