
Cluster Group, Conference and Events Sales Coordinator
Key Skills
Job Description
Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Cluster Group, Conference and Events (GCE) Sales Coordinator, you’re not just driving revenue by securing GCE bookings – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
Responsibilities
Here's what you'll do during a typical day:
- Convert leads into bookings: Respond to and convert incoming group and event enquiries to meet sales targets and maximize revenue
- Drive upselling and conversion: Identify opportunities to upsell services and increase conversion rates through consistent, high-quality sales tactics
- Optimize event scheduling: Manage the events calendar to support optimal yield and space utilization
- Build strong client relationships: Engage with customers to understand their needs, foster loyalty, and generate repeat and expanded business
- Lead impactful site visits: Arrange and conduct hotel show rounds to showcase spaces and services in alignment with client expectations
- Support seamless event execution: Ensure accurate administration and smooth handover of booked events for successful on-property delivery
- Support hotel promotions: Participate in promotional activities to increase visibility and drive GCE business
Qualifications
What It Takes to Make the Stay
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
Core Responsibilities
The Sales Coordinator is responsible for converting group and event enquiries into bookings while driving revenue through upselling and effective space utilization. They also manage client relationships and ensure the seamless execution of events through coordination with on-property teams.
Requirements
The role requires a passion for hospitality and a commitment to the company's core values of integrity, leadership, and teamwork. Candidates should demonstrate strong sales tactics, organizational skills, and the ability to conduct impactful site visits.
Benefits
- Award-winning workplace culture
- Global career opportunities
- Professional development support
About Waldorf Astoria Kuwait
Industry: Hospitality
Company size: 201-500 employees
Waldorf Astoria Kuwait is an unrivalled destination for prestige and luxury. Just 11 km and a 15-minute drive from Kuwait International Airport, we are located in the heart of Kuwait’s retail and entertainment district. We are connected to The Avenues, Kuwait’s largest shopping mall, featuring over 1,100 shops and 28 cinemas. Our guests enjoy an impressive array of dining options and facilities within the hotel and in the surrounding neighbourhood.