Events Co-Ordinator - Sales And Operations

Overview

Events Co-ordinator (sales and operations role) required to join a hotel in the Sevenoaks, Kent area.

As Events Co-ordinator, this key role will be to undertake key responsibility for event sales and assisting to support on the function / events also to ensure all runs smoothly. You will be proactive, networking to develop local business links / generate new leads to increase sales and will look to maintain existing and return business, organise and host showround visits to promote the hotel facilities.

Responsibilities

• Sales: events / functions / banquets / conferences / weddings. Communicate and meet with clients, converting sales, upselling / sourcing new business.
• The role encompasses a high level of telephone communication, office administration and co-ordination to ensure the day-to-day running of the event sales department runs smoothly and providing function sheet particulars to the hotel team.
• You will have a passion for the co-ordination of events.
• You should be fully flexible to undertake show rounds, including weekends and bank holidays and assist on the day of the event as required.
• You should have the ability to optimise and close sales, with a natural and friendly style.
• You should possess confidence and be able to manage and prioritise your time effectively, be self-motivated and have the ability to achieve agreed objectives.
• In general, this role will require you to work/manage your diary as required (mainly office hours, however to include some weekend work with time off in lieu during weekdays), due to the nature of the requirements for the role to be on site, for showrounds to prospective clients to promote the facilities of the hotel and also to be at the event on the day.

Salary

The salary for this opportunity is up to £29,000 per annum.

How to apply / Additional information

• Please send an up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae.
• N.E. Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
• We look forward to receiving all applications; however, due to the high number of applications we are only able to contact candidates who closely match the level of skills and experience required.
• For more information or opportunities please contact us or forward your CV for consideration.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.