We are seeking an experienced CONFERENCE & EVENTS SALES ASSISTANT MANAGER for our exceptional new Crowne Plaza Reading East (M4 Jct 10) Eskdale Road Winnersh Wokingham RG41 5TS The exceptional Hotel & Spa, conveniently located for Reading/ Bracknell and Wokingham, has 174 spacious bedrooms, a superb Conference Centre with 8 meeting rooms, extensive Esprit Wellness & Spa facilities with 19m indoor pool, indoor spa pool, 5 spa treatment rooms, life fitness gym, sauna and steam room, the Caprice 2 AA Rosette restaurant and the Monty's Bar & Terrace We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager Conference & Events Sales to join our talented team to promptly and effectively dealing with all C& E enquiries and client relationships. You will have responsibility for dealing with all incoming conference & event enquiries; show arounds; contracting; administration and managing client relationships including corporate as well as agency. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in a similar position, ideally in a branded full service hotel, and have strong administrative, communication and computing skills. Previous experience in Opera PMS will be a definite advantage You should have an outgoing personality and attention to detail. Successful candidates should ideally have a solid hotel sales background, preferably in a branded Hotel environment, with a passion to succeed. Start date as soon as possible Ideal candidates should have a stable background and positive references You must be eligible to live and work in the UK unrestricted When you join us, you can look forward to: Competitive salary plus great benefits Full training in a welcoming and positive environment Meals on shift Tremendous IHG Employee rate available at all Intercontinental Hotels Group properties worldwide with 50% off food & beverage during your stay when youre off For further information please see cpreading.co,uk AMRT1_UKCT