We have an exciting new vacancy for a Conference and Banqueting Sales Manager to join our team at The Leeds Bradford. The Leeds Bradford is the perfect destination for guests who are about to embark on their holidays from the local Airport. We boast 137 modern bedrooms as well as a modern and stylish restaurant and a café & bar. The hotel also has 7 conference rooms catering for anything from business meetings to wedding functions & events.
Benefits include:
* Career development opportunities throughout the UK
* Significant staff discount rates when staying at one of our 60 hotels in the UK.
* 50% discount off food and drink if staying at one of our hotels.
* Friends and family hotel stay discounts.
* Reduced membership at our Leisure clubs
* Free meals on duty (when applicable)
* Free Uniform (if applicable to your role)
* Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays per annum.
* Auto enrolment pension scheme
Your duties will include:
* Organising and supporting the sales team so that they are knowledgeable about the hotel and offer excellent customer service at every point of communication.
* Managing incoming enquiries, from conversion through to a seamless transition to our operations team on the day of the event.
* Overseeing all event paperwork whilst coordinating with all relevant hotel departments to ensure every department understands all requirements.
* Recognising opportunities to maximise revenue, conversion, and drive repeat business through proactive and reactive sales.
* Overseeing forecasting and reporting and associated administration associated with the role.
* Building and maintaining positive relationships with both new and existing customers.
The successful candidate will be experienced in hotel sales and have supervisory experience. They will approach tasks with a can-do attitude, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues alike. This is a busy office and experience in Microsoft Office and hotel software such as Opera Cloud will be advantageous.
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