CONFERENCE, SALES & EVENTS COORDINATOR

CONFERENCE, SALES, AND EVENTS COORDINATOR

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
WOKING
£30K+
The Client
Our client is an elegant mansion set in the beautiful countryside of Surrey surrounded by woodland and formal gardens, only minutes from the centre of Woking.
Having undergone significant refurbishment, it now offers a dedicated 10,000sq ft ballroom to host 300+ for functions and events. A stunning conference, meetings and wedding venue, 67 bedrooms, serviced offices and guest gym.
The Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Sales, Conference and Events Coordinator to join the team reporting directly to the Sales Manager – This critical role will be varied and suit a dedicated and highly organised person who can work on their own initiative.
Hours are 45 hours per week – Some Weekends and Evenings May be required.
Requirements
We are ideally looking for someone that has previous experience working in a similar role and has been working within the Hotel or a similar venue previously.
The ideal candidate will be highly customer focused team player with a positive demeanour and can-do attitude. The ability to work under pressure whilst displaying a keen eye for detail and excellent communication are key to this role alongside a warm and genuine approach.
Key Responsibilities

Responding to and sending proposals to conference & event enquiries
Following up on enquiries, and conducting showrounds (both pre-booked and walk in’s) to company standards to convert enquiries into bookings, whilst ensuring the commerciality of each event via optimum diary management
Completion of conference & events contracts with highest level of accuracy to ensure a superior customer experience and overall successful event
Plan & execute details of the events via function sheets in a timely and highly accurate manner, from enquiry through to completion whilst working closely with both the wider sales and operational teams including the Operations Team running the event on the day
Assisting with planning and hosting of Open Evenings & other similar promotional events.
Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers
Key qualities and experience
Previous experience in a similar role
Good knowledge of OPERA is an advantage, but not essential
Excellent written and oral communication
Creative – originality and new ideas highly valued
Well organised with high attention to detail
Well presented Benefits:

Company pension
Fantastic Internal Development/ Promotional Opportunities
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
Gym membership
On-site parking
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