Additional Information Job Number 25025242 Job Category Sales & Marketing Location Delta Hotels Tudor Park Country Club, Ashford Road, Maidstone, England, United Kingdom, ME14 4NQVIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?qDelta%20Hotels%20Tudor%20Park%20Country%20Club%2C%20Ashford%20Road%2C%20Maidstone%2C%20England%2C%20United%20Kingdom%2C%20ME14%204NQ) Schedule Full Time Located Remotely? N Position Type Non-Management POSITION SUMMARY Wedding & Social Event Executive Explore our very big world You deserve a career that fulfils your purpose. You deserve to dream without limits. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, join a team where everyone has a voice. Be inspired by what's possible and discover your own future. Begin your purpose, belong to a global community, and become the best version of you. At Marriott Tudor Park Country ClubBe you. The impact you'll make Are you passionate about making our couples wedding day perfect? Do you have experience in pro active selling and wedding event planning? We would love to talk to you about the role here at Tudor Park Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, and that's where you would come in to help our couples organise their perfect day, and be with them every step of the way What you'll do - Meet with couples to discuss their wedding vision, budget, timeline and any requirements. - Coordinate with vendors such as florists, photographers, and caterers - negotiating contracts. - Be the contact all the way from the planning, to the wedding day - always on hand to help with everything. - Manage the wedding budget and recommending suppliers to help. - Manage the entire operation during an event day, and be comfortable in making decisions when needed. - Be the face of the event on the day, dealing with guest queries all the way from enquiry, to the day of the wedding/event. - Respond to all telephone calls and emails promptly and accurately, taking the necessary action. - Help us secure show arounds and site inspections, showcasing our venue. - Help organise wedding fayres and open days and liaise with the team. - Attend Functions meetings with operational teams' on a weekly basis. - Discuss and recommend menu options and wish list items to the clients. - Help us to promote weddings on social media channels with photos, videos and reels and wedding planning tips. - Handle, as well as weddings - social events which would be parties, anniversaries and celebration events. Key skills - Previous experience in a similar role preferred. - Excellent telephone manner and overall communication skills. - Strong multi-tasking ability and time management skills. - An ability to communicate with and understand the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds. - Sales experience and upselling skills. - An ability to use your initiative when faced with customer worries & concerns and create a workable solution. - A positive, friendly 'Can Do' attitude. - To be able to remain calm under pressure. - An eye for detail. - Good Industry knowledge and market knowledge. Desirable Attributes - Previous experience in events. - Passion for the hospitality industry. - Able to work in a fast-paced environment & remain calm under pressure. - Experience in negotiation and both proactive and reactive selling. - Opera knowledge. - Problem solving/ decision making. Perks you deserve In addition to an hourly rate of £12.21 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 We'll 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 & dry-cleaning service - Discounts - Enrolment in Perks at Work - Access to unlimited deals from retailers to restaurants, cinema's 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 - Health - Cycle to work scheme - Pension & Life Assurance - Flexibility - do you need flexibility in your life, talk to us as we know worklife 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 wouldn't miss out seeing the smile on their face after all of your planning. If this sounds like the perfect role for you apply online or email claire.whiffen deltahotels.com Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer.?We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.?We are committed to non-discrimination on?any?protected?basis, such as disability, age and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. Delta Hotels provide a seamless travel experience that has been thoughtfully designed with the essential needs of the modern frequent traveler in mind. We flawlessly deliver the key essentials guests need and we work hard to eliminate everything they don't. At Delta Hotels by Marriott, we are always warm, wise and in control so our guests can focus on what's most important. With a strong presence in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Delta Hotels by Marriott is rapidly expanding across markets all around the world. If you enjoy delivering purposeful service and focusing on the details that matter, we invite you to explore jobs at Delta Hotels by Marriott. In joining Delta Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,? begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global? team, and become the best version of you.