Group and Events Planner
Group and Events Planner
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Job Description
W Edinburgh is hiring a Group and Events Planner to join the Sales team! We invite you to play an integral part in this unique brand in Edinburgh.
Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotels work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Ignite Curiosity Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. Were here to open doors and open minds. With us theres always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever whenever.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Group and Events Planner you will play a central role in coordinating our social and corporate clients experience with us. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented a skilled multitasker and a confident communicator.
As Group and Events Planner key aspects of your role will include (but are not limited to):
- Reactively receives handles and coordinates all group and event inquiries.
- Prepares and maintains group and event documentation such as banquet event orders rooming lists room blocks inventory and group resumes ensuring everything is kept accurate and up-to-date.
- Identifies operational challenges associated with the group/event booking and works with operational departments and the main client to solve challenges or develop alternative solutions.
- Coordinates communicates and confirms event details and group requirements both verbally and in writing to the client and property operations.
- Participates in property site inspections.
- Conducts pre and post event meetings to review client needs and feedback.
- Ensures billing accuracy.
Our ideal Group and Event Planner is someone who has:
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal English
- Confidence using multiple computer systems to store maintain and extract information (previous experience with OPERA Sales & Catering and SFA is preferred)
- Multi-tasking skills
- Problem solving skills
- The ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- The ability to work to strict deadlines
- Mediation skills
- A keen eye for detail
- A positive mindset and calm demeanour
- A genuine passion for working in hospitality
In return for your hard work we give you:
- World class training and development including leadership development
- Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
- Wellness and mental health programmes
- Discounted accommodation food and beverage in over 9000 hotels all over the world!
- Discounts for your friends and family
- Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a faade featuring a winding steel ribbon reflecting the citys festival spirit this 12-storey structure is the centerpiece ofEdinburgh St James Quarter incorporating retail leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.
This W hotel helps redefine the citys hospitality landscape. Accordingly it fuses the brands signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings highlighting whats new in design fashion music and culture.
Built in 2023 this new W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms including 45 suites. While staying here guests benefit from the brands signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.
A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities are the W Loungea restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa with special functions hosted in 2450 sq ft of modern event space.
If this sounds like the perfect place for you apply to be our Group and Events Planner today!
At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
