Sales and Events Co-ordinator Full Time Position

POSITION SUMMARY

Event Executive

Are you seeking to grow your skills with endless career opportunities work beside teammates that feel like family experience working for an employer that puts your wellbeing at the heart of everything it does enjoy monthly celebrations treats and recognition and make a difference in the local community Then Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston is the place for you.

Explore our very big world

As a worldclass leader in the travel industry theres no better place than Marriott International to make your mark. Joining us youll get to entertain and meet people from all over the world as you build your experience. Youll find a place where your personality and ideas are appreciated just as much as the work you do. And youll grow through opportunities to explore the business opening yourself to various career options. If you have the natural ability to communicate and enjoy working with others we welcome you to join our global family.

The impact youll make

When the guest walks through the door imagine the look on their face when they take that first look around all the planning has been executed down to the smallest detail. Youll help deliver the warmest welcomes and most memorable events that keep them coming back again and again.

Youll make suggestions to create the most unique events that stand out from any others and ensure its unique and one of a kind.

What youll do

• Respond promptly and professionally to all sales and event enquiries across multiple communication channels (phone email inperson)
• Take full responsibility for the entire sales journey collaborating closely with clients during the planning stages to ensure all their needs are understood and met while effectively communicating information to relevant hotel departments
• Conduct property show rounds and actively engage in suggestive selling techniques to maximize revenue opportunities
• Build and maintain strong lasting relationships with clients to ensure smooth and exceptional customer service throughout the event planning and execution process.
• Prepare and manage various salesrelated documents including proposals contracts and banquet event orders (BEOs)
• Communicate eventrelated information packages promotional brochures and other marketing materials to clients to effectively convey event offerings
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and guests addressing enquiries related to hotel facilities event services and logistics
• Provide support for all eventrelated enquiries and bookings ensuring that every detail is handled with care

What were looking for

• A warm peopleoriented demeanour
• A teamfirst attitude
• A gift for paying attention to the smallest details
• The ability to think outside of the box and upsell to create memorable events
• Planning multitasking and timemanagement skills
• Previous experience in a similar role as a Wedding or Special Events executive would be an advantage but not essential

Perks you deserve

In addition to an hourly rate of 13.21 ensuring you are paid for every hour worked you also qualify for a quarterly bonus scheme and Golden Circle points which transfer into gifts that you choose!

Well support you in and out of the workplace by offering:

• Health & Wellbeing complimentary Leisure Club Membership & discounted Golf Rates because your wellbeing is important
• Meals Tasty and Varied Meals in our Associate Dining Facility
• Uniform & drycleaning service
• Discounts Enrolment in Perks at Work Access to unlimited deals from retailers to restaurants cinemas and more
• Travel Discounted Hotel Accommodation Worldwide for you and your Friends & Family 20% F&B Discount 30% Retail Discount & 20% Spa Discount in Marriott Hotels Worldwide
• Holidays 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays increasing with service
• Pay Annual Performance Related Pay Review
• Service Charge Eligibility to receive Service Charge
• Health Cycle to work scheme
• Pension & Life Assurance
• Flexibility do you need flexibility in your life talk to us as we know work life balance is important
• Take Care Access to our Take Care Emotional Wellbeing Resources & Associate Assistance Service
• Develop and Grow Comprehensive Training and Development programs
• Career career progression opportunities are endless as the #1 leader in hospitality worldwide
• Celebrate Awards and Recognition Celebrations
• Events Monthly Calendar of Associate Focused & Fun Events

With this role you will be working 40 hours per week over 5 days predominately Monday Friday day shifts although there may be the need to cover weekends or evenings for show rounds or to welcome your Clients for their event after all you wouldnt miss out seeing the smile on their face after all of your planning.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you please apply online

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