Events Manager - Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel (Pre-Opening Team)

As Events Manager, you will be one of the principal pillars of the hotel and responsible for driving the success of the hotel’s Meetings, Events, and Social business. You will lead and manage event sales activities, ensuring strong revenue performance while positioning Avani+ as a premium and preferred event destination in the market.

This role requires a proactive, hands-on approach to business development, client relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration, particularly with Operations, F&B, and Culinary teams. You will play an important role during the pre-opening phase and beyond.

You will report directly to the Director of Sales & Marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute event sales strategies in line with the hotel’s Sales & Marketing plan to maximize revenue and market penetration
• Proactively source, negotiate, and contract new meetings, events, weddings, and social business
• Position Avani+ as a premium event venue through strong client engagement and tailored event solutions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key event organizers, corporate clients, agencies, and partners
• Work closely with the Sales Manager to identify and convert event opportunities from existing hotel accounts
• Conduct client meetings, site inspections, sales calls, and client entertainment
• Prepare and manage event sales forecasts in collaboration with the Director of Revenue
• Monitor competitor activities, market trends, and pricing strategies within the MICE segment
• Maintain accurate event calendars, sales reports, and pipeline tracking
• Collaborate closely with Operations, F&B, and Culinary teams to ensure seamless event execution and high-quality guest experiences
• Support pre-opening initiatives, sales blitzes, trade shows, and market activations
• Contribute to the development of creative event concepts and value-added offerings