Company Description
Up to £30,000
1 Year Fixed Term Contract
As a Meetings and Events Manager, you'll be the face of Rye Castle, responsible for driving the business through managing and increasing pre-booked trade and ensuring that we create and maintain links within the local area.
Venture Hotels are a collection of 39 hotels that have the individuality, quirk, warmth, and charm to create memories. Our expansion plans are big, and we are looking for the best people to join us on what is set to be an incredible journey filled with plenty of opportunities.
Additional Information
We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…
You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:
* The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
* Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
* Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
* Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
* Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
* Wage Stream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
* Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…
Job Description
What you'll do as a Meetings and Events Manager...
* Working alongside the management team to ensure exceptional event execution to retain and develop our guest database.
* Driving the business through managing and increasing pre-booked trade.
* Create and maintain links within the local area to drive performance.
* Use Social Media to drive engagement and grow the business.
* Be responsible for driving the wedding business through wedding showcases, open days, and online platforms.
* Produce detailed function sheets for the wider team and be responsible for function execution on the day when required.
* Attend workshops and meetings at other Venture Hotels to engage and develop existing skills.
What you'll bring...
* Proven experience working as a Meetings & Events Manager, Sales Representative, Sales Manager, or similar role.
* A natural networker who understands fully how to create contacts through local organisations, groups, and online networking, thriving when growing personal connections and sourcing local opportunities both marketing and sales.
* A self-starter who wants to make things happen and can deliver results.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation.
Qualifications
2 years of Hospitality experience preferred.
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