Job Description

Job PurposeThe Groups & Events Billing Co-ordinator will be responsible to be the clients contact for the successful co-ordination and reconciliation of billing for all conferencing and events across the business unit property with the objectives of supporting the team in creating great customer experiences for all groups and events customers and contributing to building the reputation of the business units brand as the conferencing venue of choiceKey Performance AreasCo-ordinated Groups and Events

• Meet with clients on-site on a daily basis to check whether charges have been billed correctly on the account
• Conduct a reconciliation between what the client requested and what they received. Where discrepancies exist these should be resolved immediately or escalated as required
• At the end of the function and before the client leaves the property the account must be accurate and signed off by the customer
• Hand over the recon to debtors for further resolution
• Keep records of all amendments from a company perspective to assist in resolving any future queries
• Resolve any problems and queries in accordance with contract stipulations, and escalate when required

Delivered Customer Experiences

• Connect with all guests by greeting them warmly and with a friendly smile, acknowledging them, and ensuring respect at all times
• Interact with guests and provide professional service standards and relevant solutions
• Understand guest requirements
• Be able to answer guests questions on business unit facilities, products and current promotions
• Handle any customer complaints, requests and / or suggestions to resolution, escalating if necessary
• Communicate and source information from the relevant departments with regards customers special requests
• Build effective internal and external relationships to ensure synergy of guest experience

Education

• Grade 12
• 2 years Diploma in Events Management is preferred

Experience

• 1 - 2 years experience in an events environment

Skills and Knowledge

• Analysing
• Sourcing information
• Dealing with Customers
• Connecting and Interacting
• Taking ownership
• Responding with urgency
• Collaborating
• English Verbal & Written Communication skills
• Numerical skills
• Financial awareness
• Emotional resilience and ability to handle pressure
• Proficient Computer Skills (MS Office / Opera)
• Professionalism

EquityPreference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998, SISA internal recruitment policy as well as units employment equity plans.POPI ActPlease note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed and personal information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the included Privacy Statement.Please also note that if you have not been contacted within 1 month after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Sun International