At a Glance
- Tasks: Sell and manage unique meeting and event spaces, ensuring memorable experiences for clients.
- Company: Join the prestigious InterContinental London O2, located on the stunning Greenwich Peninsula.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 28 days holiday, free meals, discounts, and employee recognition.
- Other info: Work in a vibrant environment with a focus on professional development and client relationships.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team in a five-star hotel with exciting career growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Strong communication, negotiation skills, and experience in a similar role preferred.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.
But there's more...
- Free meals on duty.
- Uniform offered and dry cleaned.
- Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
- Food and beverage discounts.
- Christmas gifts and employee parties.
- Introduce a friend scheme.
- Cycle 2 work scheme.
- UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.
- Taste card.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Wage stream.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Arora star employee recognition.
- Long service recognition award.
About us...
Nestled on Greenwich Peninsula, attached to the O2, Inter Continental London O2 embraces a captivating backdrop of the River Thames and Canary Wharf.
Our five-star hotel includes 493 bedrooms, a diverse dining selection, spa facilities, state of the art conference and meeting rooms, including the UK's largest pillar-free ballroom.
A bit about what you will do...
M&E Sales Executives successfully sell our meeting and event spaces while managing client relationships to ensure exceptional, unique and memorable experiences are created.
- Respond to and actively convert incoming group, meetings and event enquiries into confirmed bookings to achieve targets and maximise revenue.
- Fully explore the sales potential of all new and existing clients.
- Chase provisional bookings to ensure best possible opportunity for conversion.
- Conduct site visits for prospect bookings and be involved in fam trips and internal events.
- Build strong relationships with key clients and agents to fully understand their needs, maintaining pro-active contact with them.
- Actively up-sell each business opportunity, selling all function space to its maximum capacity and to the right target market.
- Develop a knowledge of competitor properties and enquiry sales processes.
More about you...
- Excellent presentation, negotiation and selling skills.
- Very strong communication skills and a high standard of written and spoken English.
- Strong attention to detail.
- A smart and professional appearance.
- Most of all, you will have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
- Experience in a similar role within a 5‑star hotel is a significant advantage.
- Knowledge of Delphi/Salesforce systems is preferred.
Grow with us...
We are growing rapidly, and with growth come advancement opportunities.
Being part of the Arora group, there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.
Compensation: Competitive salary
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Meeting & Events Sales Executive in London employer: InterContinental London - The O2 - Meeting & Events
InterContinental London O2 is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in a stunning location by the River Thames. With competitive pay, free meals on duty, and a strong focus on employee growth and development, staff can thrive in a supportive environment while enjoying the benefits of working at one of London's premier five-star hotels. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and career advancement is encouraged.
Contact Details:
InterContinental London - The O2 - Meeting & Events Recruitment Team
