Groups, Meetings & Events Manager

What youll do

• Lead our busy reactive groups & events team by leading by example and delivering training and support on Hoxton brand standards for all stages of our reactive quoting contracting and planning journey.
• Have a great understanding of our operation and support the groups & events team in training on our operation and providing tip-top handovers to the hotel teams in order to deliver incredible guest experiences.
• Work with the Director of Sales on projects and initiatives to drive conversion and identify opportunities for success.
• Provide forecasting and reporting on revenues and business levels and help turn these into strategies and understanding to support the team maximising conversion driving revenues and hitting targets.
• Show your keen eye for detail to use update and train the team on our booking systems: think tracking and following up on enquiries generating contracts invoices and function sheets inputting details for operational handover taking deposits and tracking payments and keeping an up-to-date database.
• Develop great product knowledge and proactively share this with the team through training and day to day support become a go to person who either knows the answer or where to find it!
• Prioritise developing client relationships and work to truly understand guest needs while always following up and creating opportunities to develop repeat business.
• Work with the Director of Sales on projects and initiatives to drive conversion and identify opportunities for success.
• Be an ambassador for The Hoxton brand and support the team in keeping the guest experience at the heart of everything we do.
• Actively contribute to a positive team culture as part of a fast-paced department.
• Build strong relationships and communication with other Hoxton teams championing positive collaboration across the business.
• Keep your thinking cap on at all times get creative when problem solving and dont be afraid to challenge the norm we want your fresh ideas!

Qualifications :

What were looking for

• Individuals. Youre looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
• Passion for hospitality whether thats a drink a meal an event or a bed for the night.
• Youre all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with leaving them with a memorable experience.
• Youre not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• Youre up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• If we got stuck in a lift together wed have a good time and share a few laughs.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard supports each other and has fun along the way.
• Experience working within reactive sales in groups or events within hotels in a leadership role.
• Someone who gets a kick out of converting sales with a track record of beating targets.
• Experience using a system like Opera and Delphi would be an advantage.
• A people person great at building and nurturing long lasting relationships.
• Youre a proactive and experienced individual with great enthusiasm and self-motivation.

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you...

• Join an innovative fast-growing international group that is shaking things up on the hospitality scene.
• Become part of a team thats very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and building a portfolio of brands.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Plenty of opportunity for development.
• Food on us during your shift.
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
• Training to get you settled into your role with ongoing development that helps you think make and thrive to set you up for success at work.
• Time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn celebrate and make a positive impact.
• Regular team get togethers from our High Fives to our (pretty special!) team parties we know how to have a good time!
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the global Ennismore family.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time