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Job Location drjobs

Edinburgh - UK

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Whats in it for you...

  • Become part of a team thats very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences.
  • Competitive salary.
  • 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) pension and life insurance.
  • 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.
  • Hox Hero and Nifty Fifty our rewards for going the extra mile and living our values.
  • 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.
  • Join an innovative fastgrowing international group that is shaking things up on the hospitality scene.
  • Excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the global Ennismore family.

What youll do

  • Manage the meetings and events enquiry process from start to finish answering calls and emails sending proposals converting enquiries and taking the event through the planning and logistical stage to handover to operations.
  • Negotiate meeting & events rates with clients in line with the selling guidelines to assist in achieving the hotels revenue targets. 
  • Follow up with clients post event to get feedback and secure repeat business where possible.
  • Crosssell all global Hoxton and Ennismore properties where applicable to maximise revenue opportunities across corporate segments.
  • Ensure Opera Sales is up to date by putting inputting new enquiries into the system.
  • Manage the preparation and distribution of function sheets on a weekly basis and present function sheets in the weekly operations meeting.
  • Conduct show arounds on property.
  • Build good relationships with clients for repeat business contacting and probing repeat clients when appropriate and track year on year trends and events to support repeat business.
  • Effectively coordinate activities related to booked meeting & event business with other departments ensuring clients expectations are met by maintaining team communication.
  • Maintain excellent Hoxton product and brand knowledge upselling wherever possible.
  • And yes theres a little admin ensuring that daily weekly and monthly administration is completed accurately and that all groups have necessary documentation on file. But lets face it we know you love that!
  • Support the sales team in attending and assisting with inhouse marketing activities familiarisation trips client hospitality evenings presentations show rounds and promotional activities as required.

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.
  • Youre passionate about hotels and specialise in groups & events at an executive level.
  • You are scarily organised have the ability to multitask and spin a million plates in the air at one time prioritise and reprioritise as things come in.
  • A people person great at building strong and lasting relationships.

Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Fulltime

Employment Type

Full-time

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