Assistant Event & Catering Sales Manager

About the role

Crowne Plaza Phnom Penh by IHG, a business-class hotel located near Phnom Penh International Airport, is hiring a full-time, on-site Assistant Event & Catering Sales Manager. The role supports the planning, coordination and execution of events and catering functions such as meetings, conferences and social gatherings.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to event and catering inquiries and liaise with clients to understand their requirements.
• Prepare proposals and contracts, and conduct site inspections.
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage, kitchen and operations teams to manage event details, timelines and budgets.
• Monitor post-event feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to revenue growth by maintaining client relationships, supporting sales activities and identifying opportunities to upsell hotel services and packages.

Required profile

• Experience in catering sales and food & beverage operations, preferably in a hotel or hospitality setting.
• Relevant experience in hospitality, events or catering; a diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Business or a related field is beneficial.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Khmer or other languages is an added advantage.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on event schedules and to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Required skills

• Event planning: coordinating logistics, timelines and on-site execution.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to prepare proposals, contracts and presentations.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of sales and revenue principles; experience with hotel sales systems or CRM tools is an advantage.