Events Planning Manager
Job Summary
As an Events Planning Manager you will be responsible for the managing and planning of all bookings in accordance with company or site policies and procedures and in accordance with pre-approved parameters to ensure brand reputation is protected and profit margins are maintained.
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: 36500
Key responsibilities:
To demonstrate thorough knowledge of our products prices facilities policies and procedures from either the venue or from client (when applicable).
To manager/oversee the booking diary to ensure all bookings are been attended to in a timely manner (sufficient lead time to manage all aspects of the event).
To proactively develop and maintain relationships with key accounts
To represent 30 Euston Square in a professional and cordial manner when interacting with clients work colleagues and industry peers.
To effectively manage all bookings allocated to you whilst overseeing progress of booking allocated to junior member of the team to ensure the event pack is ready at the agreed date/time by management.
To ensure thorough knowledge with both the Internal and External Hire Agreement between venue and the hirer including but not limited to all cancelation policy.
To ensure thorough knowledge of internal and external rates
To ensure all accounting procedures including but not limited to administration of deposit invoice deposit credit notes and debt are processed and managed in an efficient manner.
To ensure that under no circumstances and unless authorised by the general manager events take place at 30 Euston Square without relevant deposit payments reaching our bank account prior to event date.
To demonstrate competitor awareness and carry out competitor analysis when required.
To process and manage all client requirements in accordance with building client or company policies to ensure compliance of food health and safety at all times.
To book when necessary third party approved suppliers such as entertainment and/or equipment hire as agreed in written by the client. To manage these booking alongside main event in scenario that main event date changes.
To ensure all Health Hygiene and Safety requirements are being adhered to as described in the Searcy Health & Safety Policy.
To attend all meetings and training courses as requested by the Senior event Manager.
To carry out any other reasonable duties as required to achieve the objectives and targets of the sales and events team.
Qualifications :
Excellent product knowledge
Strong business acumen
Leads by example
Excellent communication skills internally and externally
Responds quickly to drive business through periods of low demand
Takes the initiative
Excellent time management
Supportive / Team player
Financially astute
Proactive in all sales and marketing
Strong presentation skills
Target Driven
Experience in managing and leading a team
Understands the MICE Market
Additional Information :
We are the oldest caterer in the UK having been founded in 1847 working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of Londons most prestigious events gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.
A career at Searcys means you are part of something special we are an employer with a rich history and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.
To find out more on the rich history of Searcys please visit our website at
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Wong Sun Hing Group was founded in the 1960s, started in the textile industry and has grown in tandem with Hong Kong's continuous economic development. We have always focused on the pursuit of quality, and have created a number of premium products in the real estate, food and beverage ... View more