JOB TITLE – Events Executive - Wedding Specialist
DEPARTMENT – Conference and Events
CONTRACTTYPE - Permanent
RATE OFPAY - £14.13 per hour, plus excellent benefits!
HOURS –5 out of 7 days including weekends
LOCATION – Newport, NP18 1HQ
ID – req6872
OVERVIEW -
Join the‘Greatest Story in Hospitality’ by becoming one of our ‘Hospitality Heroes’ asan Event Executive - Wedding Specialist based at our Celtic Manor Resort justone of the fantastic opportunities we offer from ‘Manor to Marina’.
OUR IDEALHERO WILL HAVE -
- Previous experience in a sales, events, hospitality or wedding coordination role
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Confidence conducting venue showrounds and client meetings
- Experience using computerised booking and administration systems
- The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment
- A genuine passion for weddings, events and exceptional customer service
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths at Grade C/Level 4 or above
IMPLEMENTING OUR ‘YES, WE CAN’ PHILOSOPHY, YOU WILL -
- Guide wedding couples through every stage of their journey, from enquiry to event delivery
- Conduct venue showrounds and convert enquiries into confirmed bookings
- Prepare quotations, contracts, BEOs and event documentation
- Act as the main point of contact for wedding clients, ensuring a seamless planning experience
- Liaise with operational teams to ensure wedding requirements are delivered successfully
- Support weddings and special events on the day, resolving issues where necessary
- Maximise revenue through upselling and effective sales techniques
- Monitor sales performance, conversions and business opportunities while maintaining exceptional service standards.
BERECOGNISED AND REWARDED -
- Access to career development training from day one
- Discounts on food & beverage and hotel stays
- Discounted leisure membership
- Free GP virtual appointment service
- 24/7 wellbeing helpline
- NEST pension scheme
- Social Club
- Staff appreciation events
- Monthly and end-of-year awards
GROW WITHUS -
As a CelticCollection employee, you will be able to say –
I am equipped, trained, and supported to do THE BEST JOB I CAN
I am PROUD to be part of The Celtic Collection and would RECOMMEND IT TO OTHERS
I work in an INCLUSIVE, FRIENDLY, POSITIVE and CONSTRUCTIVE environment
I am encouraged to LEARN, GROW and DEVELOP and to try new things in my role
I am THANKED and RECOGNISED for the work I do, and my VIEWS and IDEAS ARE VALUED
I am CRYSTAL CLEAR ABOUT OUR AMBITION, and I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO IT EVERY DAY
RECRUITMENTINFO
In the event we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close this campaign early. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required as part of the recruitment process, in line with current UK Visasand Immigration regulations. The Celtic Collection is an equal opportunitiesemployer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of age or background.
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Events Executive - Wedding Specialist in Newport employer: Celtic Manor Resort
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