Wedding and Banquet Sales Executive

Role summary

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The Wedding and Banquet Sales Executive is responsible for promoting and selling wedding packages, meetings, banquets, and other hotel events at Mercure Jakarta Gatot Subroto. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field; previous experience in hotel sales, event planning, or banquet operations; strong communication and negotiation skills; and good knowledge of the Jakarta market. The successful candidate is expected to generate leads, conduct site inspections, prepare proposals, coordinate with operational departments, manage client relationships, meet revenue targets, and ensure events are delivered according to agreed requirements. Flexibility, professional presentation, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work weekends or public holidays are important.

About the employer

Mercure is Accor’s internationally recognised midscale hospitality brand, combining local character with dependable guest service and comfortable accommodation. Mercure Jakarta Gatot Subroto is located in Jakarta’s business district and serves corporate travellers, leisure guests, meetings, weddings, and social events. The hotel provides accommodation, dining, banquet facilities, meeting spaces, and professional event services. As part of Accor, the property operates within a global hospitality network offering structured standards, training, career mobility, and employee benefits that may vary by country and hotel. The hotel’s commercial team works closely with rooms, food and beverage, banqueting, and operations departments to attract business and deliver successful guest experiences. Exact benefits, incentives, and employment conditions should be confirmed directly with the recruiter, as they can depend on the position and local employment policies.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers hospitality and event-sales opportunities across Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumatra, and other tourism destinations. Jakarta, on Java, is the main corporate and convention market, while Bali is especially strong in resorts, weddings, leisure travel, and international events. Indonesian workplace culture generally values politeness, teamwork, hierarchy, relationship-building, and respectful communication. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced urban living in Jakarta to a more relaxed, tourism-focused environment in Bali or Lombok. Living costs depend greatly on location; Jakarta and Bali can be expensive in popular districts. Foreign workers normally need employer sponsorship, an approved work permit, and the appropriate limited-stay visa, commonly arranged through the hiring company. Candidates should verify immigration requirements, contract terms, tax obligations, accommodation, healthcare, and relocation support before moving. Indonesian language skills are useful, although English is valuable in international hotels.