F & B Sales Executive - Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel (Pre-Opening Team)

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of more than 536 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travelers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Elewana, Tivoli, NH Hotel Group, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Marriott, and Minor International properties, across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America.

Avani Hotels & Resorts is a vibrant upscale brand offering relaxed comfort and contemporary style. Avani was launched in response to an increasingly influential group of discerning travelers who appreciate stylish design and excellent service, but also demand great value. Avani hotels are designed for the way we travel now. And we think it’s all about balance. Balance between coolness and kindness, between design and function, and between service and privacy.

Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel set to open in Q2 2026 will bring contemporary style and Laotian flair to the heart of the capital, just minutes from Wat Si Saket, Vientiane Night Market, and Chao Anouvong Park. The hotel’s 197 guest rooms and suites will blend modern design with local touches, offering its guests the choice of four dining venues, including an international all-day dining restaurant, a western comfort food concept and bar, and a Southeast Asian fine-dining restaurant. Guests will enjoy Avani Spa with five treatment rooms, an Avani Fit fitness centre and studio, an outdoor swimming pool, and versatile event spaces including a ballroom for up to 320 guests.

As F&B Sales Executive, you will be responsible for driving revenue across all food and beverage outlets, private dining, and event spaces at Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane. You will proactively identify business opportunities, build strong client relationships, and position the hotel as a vibrant lifestyle dining and social destination in Vientiane.

This role requires a dynamic, commercially minded professional who understands market trends, corporate networking, and social engagement, while working closely with the Sales and F&B teams to deliver creative and profitable business solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and secure F&B business opportunities including corporate dining, social events, private parties, and group bookings.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, embassies, event planners, and local businesses.

• Promote restaurant concepts, special promotions, seasonal menus, and lifestyle events.

• Conduct sales calls, site inspections, and client presentations.

• Coordinate with F&B Operations to ensure seamless execution of confirmed events and bookings.

• Prepare proposals, quotations, and contracts in line with hotel policies.

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging dining concepts.

• Support marketing initiatives and collaborate on promotional campaigns.

• Achieve assigned sales targets and revenue objectives.

• Maintain accurate records in CRM and prepare regular sales performance reports.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing, or related field.

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in F&B sales, event sales, or hospitality sales environment.

• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and event coordination.

• Good communication and negotiation skills.

• Good communication skills in both Lao and English.

• Outgoing, proactive, and confident personality.

• Strong networking skills with local market knowledge.