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Event Sales Executive

Serena Hotels Uganda Type not specified Posted 2026-09-23
DistrictNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractType not specifiedPosted2026-09-23Close dateNot specifiedExperience2 yearsSourceFuzu Uganda
event saleshotel salesMICEhospitalityKampalaUgandamid-levelcorporate eventsweddingsconferencessaleshospitality
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Serena Hotels is hiring an Event Sales Executive in Kampala, Uganda to develop and convert event business including conferences, meetings, weddings, corporate events, and MICE opportunities. The role focuses on building strong client relationships and maximizing event revenue while upholding 5-star hospitality standards.

  • Mid-level event sales role within a reputable hotel brand
  • Covers conferences, weddings, corporate events, and MICE opportunities
  • Requires 2–3 years of events or banqueting sales experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Tourism, or Hospitality required
  • Strong negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills needed

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Can you qualify for this role?

  • Required2+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
  • RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
  • PreferredPractical evidence in sales, hospitality, eventsThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
  • RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.

Documents to prepare

  • Likely requiredUpdated CV
  • Role specificCover letter or short employer message
  • OptionalProfessional references
  • Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
  • VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer

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  • Place your strongest Event Sales Executive evidence in the first half of your CV.
  • In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Serena Hotels and the role in Not specified.
  • Add concrete examples related to sales, hospitality, events, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
  • Follow the instructions from Fuzu Uganda; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
  • Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
  • Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.

Source and safety check

  • Fuzu Uganda
  • Original source link available
  • Application method is clear
  • Deadline not specified
  • No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.

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  • What experience makes you a strong fit for this Event Sales Executive role in sales, hospitality?
  • How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
  • Are you available to work in Not specified under the listed contract or schedule?
  • Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
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Original source description

  • Kampala
  • •
  • Uganda
  • Contract Type
  • Description
  • The Event Sales Executive is responsible for generating, developing and converting event business for
  • the hotel while ensuring a seamless journey from initial enquiry through to event execution and postevent follow-up.
  • The role focuses on identifying and securing conferences, meetings, weddings, social functions,
  • corporate events, diplomatic functions, exhibitions, private celebrations and other MICE and event
  • opportunities.
  • The Event Sales Executive will build strong relationships with event organizers, corporate clients,
  • government and diplomatic institutions, NGOs, associations, wedding planners, event agencies and
  • other key stakeholders while maximizing event revenue and ensuring that every event reflects the
  • Hotel’s hospitality standards.
  • JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  • • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Tourism, Hospitality Management or related field.
  • · Minimum 2–3 years’

Experience

  • in events or banqueting sales within a reputable hotel or
  • events company.
  • • Proven track record in selling meetings, conferences and social events.
  • • Strong negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • • High level of organisation, attention to detail and commercial awareness. · Professional
  • appearance and customer-centric approach aligned with 5-star standards.
  • Tags
  • Sales, marketing, promotion
  • Restaurant, hospitality, travel
  • Mid-level
  • Uganda
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Source and provenanceSource: Fuzu Uganda. Last checked: 2026-09-27.Kazi Connect is a job discovery service, not the employer. Always confirm the vacancy at the original source.Summaries may be AI-assisted. Report inaccurate content.
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