Job Title
Manager – MICE
Reports to
GM Marketing / Managing Director / Director
Experience
4 – 6 years
Grade
P4 / P5
Manages
Account Managers / Sr. Executives/ Executives – Marketing and Client Servicing
Position Objective
- Generate revenue and add clients to the MICE vertical against an agreed annual target.
- Manage designated key accounts
- Responsible for meeting team and self target
- Establish the MICE business vertical and manage the same
- Generate and manage key business for the MICE vertical independently
- Team management – Nurture and Grow a team and be responsible for the team and their targets
Responsibility
- Front end clients, anchor key accounts, develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income for Phase 1 against an agreed annual target
- Responsible for driving the BD targets for self and the team and develop strategies towards achieving the same.
- Establish and manage MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) vertical of Phase1.
- Implement best practices after thoroughly understanding the components and trends of the MICE industry
- Understand Client requirements, modification instructions, project brief & event objectives
- Negotiate with clients & closing the deal
- Act as a bridge between the Client and the Operations & Creative teams
- Ensure prompt and systematic servicing of all business enquiries
- Oversee end to end activities from lead generation to post event summary as needed to deliver flawless and memorable events
- Work in collaboration with Client Servicing, Operations & Creative teams to grow the events business.
- Set up, catalogue and manage data base of hotels and destination management companies, technology partners, entertainment partners across the globe
- Manage a marketing team, nurture and grow them to work independently towards business target
- Market Intelligence: Identify and analyse competition and stay abreast with the latest event
Client Management
- Understand customer requirements and provide timely solutions accordingly
- Build innovative strategies to retain key clients
- Map key accounts periodically to ensure sustained focus on key account retention.
- Handle escalations and delivery turnaround time appropriately
- Ensure 100% Client satisfaction in every project execution
- Leverage on client feedback and ensure continuous reinvention
Talent Engagement and Development
- Work in collaboration with Talent Management in retaining high performers and fostering an open and transparent work environment
- Provide support and guidance to team members
- Actively participate in performance evaluations and feedback sessions
- Conduct skip level meetings with the team
Key Attributes
- Strategic and commercial attitude towards marketing and client servicing
- A professional appearance and the social skills necessary to deal with a range of clients
- Self confidence and stature to represent Phase 1 on a senior level
- Ability to prioritize work under pressure with good time management
- Energetic team player with high level of adaptability and enthusiasm
- Staff management skills and the ability to motivate and develop individuals and team
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Good judgment and decision making capabilities
- Passionate about Events and entertainment in general
- Excellent written and verbal communication