Cluster Events Sales Executive, Malmaison and HDV York
Company: Frasers Hospitality
Location: York, YO90
Country: United Kingdom
Job Type: Permanent
Up to £13.20 ph including TRONC Benefits, Training & Development
Job Description
Rate of pay £12.20 / 40 Hours Per Week
Contract type: Permanent
We’re looking for a Cluster Meetings & Events Executive to join our team and play a crucial role in driving the meetings and events agenda. For this role, you would expect to handle high value enquiries which would include everything from product launches, team meetings, large conferences, social celebrations and weddings, providing an exciting and varied workload within a dynamic close-knit team.
Reporting to the Cluster Meetings & Events Manager, your key objectives would be to handle enquiries effectively, contract event business and ensure strong product knowledge to execute a smooth customer journey from start to finish, including liaising on final details.
Key Responsibilities & Objectives:
* Manage meeting, private event and wedding enquiries
* Drive occupancy and revenue for the meeting spaces within the hotel
* Drive occupancy of bedrooms for MICE enquiries with groups attached
* Work according to the SOP’s within the brand, ensuring adoption of best practice
* Ensure high level of attention to detail when creating proposals and function sheets for the hotel's operation team
* Develop relationships and rapport with potential clients, adopting a consultative sales approach
* Ensure all deposits and final payments are received in a timely manner as per the brand SOP
* Confidently execute client site visits during their decision-making process
* Support the Cluster Meetings & Events Manager with any other ad-hoc tasks that are required
What we’re looking for:
* Communicates openly and clearly both verbally and in writing
* Manages time and resources effectively
* Prioritizes actions and manages tasks through completion in a timely manner
* Acts on own initiative
* Has drive and hunger for sales
* Expresses confidence in own ideas
* Can handle more than one task at a time
In addition to competitive rates of pay, we offer:
* Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
* Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
* 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
* Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
* High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much more
* Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
* Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
* Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 for referring candidates
* A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
* Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar promoting activities like Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
* Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earned
* Complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
* Proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with neurological conditions
* Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family
Our Sustainability Goals:
* 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy
* Recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels
* Moved to a chemical-free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas
* Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay
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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are equal opportunities employers and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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