Groups, Conference and Events Manager

Social network you want to login/join with: Groups, Conference and Events Manager, Slough col-narrow-left Client: Location: Slough, United Kingdom Job Category: Other – EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Reference: 3b75366000fb Job Views: 4 Posted: 02.06.2025 Expiry Date: 17.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: We’re looking for an experienced events sales extraordinaire for a reactive sales role at our bustling airport hotel, Hilton – Heathrow Terminal 5. Who are we? Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, overseeing over 1,600 hotels and resorts across the world. We work with big brands such as Hilton, Accor, Marriot, and IHG, as well as small independent hotels and everything in between. What is in it for you? As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include: Hotel discounts portfolio-wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa First-class training, sales tools, and leadership development to allow you to grow your career Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing. 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme Minimum of 30 days holiday Company sick pay – Giving you peace of mind when you need it the most Boomerang – Aimbridge Internals Sales Lead Program, where the lead sender can earn a 5% uncapped commission on actualized revenues A day in the life of… As Groups, Conference, and Events Manager, you’ll use your experience within an events environment to ensure the smooth running of the M&E Sales operation daily. You’ll be a first-class representative for customer care: promoting efficiency, confidence, and courtesy within the hotel at all times. You’ll work with the whole commercial team to develop a proactive up-selling culture within the Meeting & Events team to maximize sales. As the face of the hotel for current and potential clients, you’ll actively promote and sell the hotel facilities through client show-rounds and familiarization events. As manager of the Meetings and Events sales department, you’ll recruit, induct, and support the team to ensure maximum profitability and a first-class guest experience, meeting and exceeding Hilton and hotel standards. What do we need from you? Extensive managerial experience in a similar role, with a degree in hospitality or a related field preferred. Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients, suppliers, and other hotel departments, using various mediums such as email, phone, and face-to-face meetings. Leadership abilities to motivate, develop, and evaluate staff to ensure high performance and customer satisfaction. Excellent organizational and planning skills to manage multiple events simultaneously and ensure that all aspects of events are well-coordinated and executed to a high standard. Sales and marketing experience, financial management skills, attention to detail, a passion for customer service, and technical skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr