DESCRIPTION **Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Forum** is seeking an **Events Manager** to lead the coordination and execution of our hotel’s events and group activities. With **368 rooms, over 20 meeting rooms, and a prime location next to the CCIB**, the Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Forum is one of the city’s leading conference and events hotels. This position offers the opportunity to manage large-scale national and international corporate events as part of an ambitious project within a rapidly expanding international hotel company. If you are passionate about event organization, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are a customer-oriented individual capable of simultaneously coordinating multiple projects, we would love to meet you. **What will be your mission?** Lead the Events Department, ensuring a seamless transition from sale to event execution and guaranteeing an excellent experience for our clients as well as efficient coordination among all involved departments. **Key responsibilities** * Lead, develop, and motivate the Events team, defining priorities and ensuring achievement of departmental objectives. * Manage events and groups from confirmation through to closure, acting as the client’s primary point of contact. * Ensure excellent handover between the Sales and Operations departments, confirming that all information, documentation, and financial terms are accurately defined. * Coordinate and lead operational meetings with the various involved departments (Reception, F\&B, Kitchen, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Technical Staff, etc.). * Supervise preparation of service orders, group summaries, and all documentation required for correct execution of each event. * Organize site inspections, pre-conference meetings (Pre\-Con), and accompany the client throughout the event. * Supervise room setup, space arrangements, and technical requirements, ensuring every detail meets the hotel’s standards. * Resolve incidents promptly, anticipate client needs, and ensure high levels of satisfaction. * Supervise the administrative management of events: deposits, invoicing, closures, and internal audits. * Analyze results, prepare forecasts, and identify improvement opportunities to increase profitability and client satisfaction. * Collaborate cross-functionally with the Executive Committee to drive operational excellence and continuous departmental improvement. **What do we offer?** * Join one of Barcelona’s reference MICE hotels. * The opportunity to lead a strategic department handling a high volume of national and international events. * Employment with a solid, continuously growing international company — **Leonardo Hotels**. * A dynamic, collaborative, and excellence-oriented work environment. * Genuine professional development opportunities within the company. * Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and value delivered. REQUIREMENTS **What are we looking for?** * Minimum **4\-5 years’ experience** managing groups and events in hotels, or alternatively, **at least 1 year as Conference Manager** in 4- or 5-star establishments. * Experience leading teams and coordinating operational departments. * Excellent organizational and planning skills. * A solution-oriented, results-driven profile accustomed to managing multiple events simultaneously. * Strong customer orientation and commitment to service excellence. * Leadership, communication, and influencing skills. * Advanced level of English (mandatory). Knowledge of other languages is an asset. * Familiarity with hotel management systems and Microsoft Office. If you wish to join a hotel where every event presents a new challenge and an opportunity to create memorable experiences, we would be delighted to meet you.
David Muñoz
Indeed · HR
David Muñoz
Indeed · HR
