Event Sales Specialist – Hospitality (w/m/d)
In 5 minutes from the office chair to the racing bike
Our goal is to create Switzerland’s most attractive mountain destination together with you. Centrally located in the Gotthard region, close to Zurich and Milan. Become part of this unique project and an international, passionate team where, alongside hard work, having fun is just as important.
Are you passionate about creating memorable events and delivering exceptional customer experiences? Do you enjoy working with clients, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and turning ideas into successful events? Join our team and help create outstanding experiences in one of Switzerland's most spectacular alpine destinations.
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Employer
Andermatt Swiss Alps AG
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Area of responsibility
Hospitality - Hotel
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Work location
Andermatt & Homeoffice
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Workload
80-100 %
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Contract
Unlimited
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Start date
Starting immediately or by agreement
Your contribution to our success
- Manage meetings, conferences, banquets and special events from the initial enquiry through to the operational handover
- Develop tailored event solutions and prepare professional proposals, quotations, contracts and reservation confirmations in both German and English
- Build strong, long-term relationships with clients by providing expert advice and personalised support throughout the entire planning process
- Conduct site inspections and showcase our event facilities to prospective clients
- Coordinate every aspect of the event planning process and prepare accurate Function Sheets to ensure flawless execution
- Work closely with Operations, Banquet, Kitchen, Housekeeping, Technical Services and other departments to deliver outstanding events and a seamless guest experience
- Monitor event set-ups and facilities to ensure agreed standards, attention to detail and client expectations are consistently exceeded
- Identify new business opportunities, strengthen existing client relationships and actively contribute to repeat business and revenue growth
- Maintain accurate customer and event information in Opera Cloud while ensuring all administrative processes are completed efficiently and professionally
What you bring in
- Completed vocational training in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management or a related field
- Initial experience in Event Sales, Conference Services, Event Coordination or within the hospitality industry is an advantage
- Experience in preparing proposals and quotations, coordinating events and managing client relationships is preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a confident and professional manner
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service
- Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken; additional language skills are a plus
- Good knowledge of MS Office; experience with Opera Cloud or other event/property management systems is an advantage
Who we are
Andermatt Swiss Alps, located in Andermatt, plans, builds and develops the year-round destination of Andermatt, with apartment buildings, hotels and villas in Andermatt Reuss. The Andermatt Swiss Alps Group also owns the hotels The Chedi Andermatt and Radisson Blu Reussen, an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course and the Andermatt Concert Hall. A close partnership is in place with Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG and its majority shareholder Vail Resorts, Inc.
Any questions?
Our HR recruiter Daniel Suter will be happy to assist you by phone at +41 41 888 15 65.
