Event Sales Executive

Crieff Hydro Group; Peebles; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel group in Scotland is looking for an Events Executive to join their team. This hybrid role involves supporting the events sales team, managing private events like weddings and corporate gatherings, and building strong client relationships. Ideal candidates should have organizational and communication skills, be adaptable in a fast-paced environment, and be excited about creating memorable experiences for clients. Live-in accommodation and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Live-in Accommodation

Exclusive Discounts

Team Rate Hotel Stays

Refer a Friend Bonus

Guest Mention Rewards

Career Progression

Wellbeing Support

Team Events & Annual Staff Party

Qualifications

• Excitement and drive to deliver events across the hotels.
• High level of organizational skills and planning capability.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team with the conversion and planning of events.
• Deliver site visits and respond to inquiries by email and phone.
• Create proposal documents for events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Resilience

Job description

Be part of the Family

We’re a family business through and through – family owned since 1868, family run and with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small, but all offer fantastic food and drink, cozy beds and a wealth of things to do.

We offer an expansive range of benefits to help you make the most of life outside of work, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels heard and valued.

We treat our guests like family, and we support our people the same way. If you’re someone who lives our values of Be Creative, Be Curious, Be Thoughtful, Be Positive and Be You, you’ll fit right in.

Peebles Hydro

We’re set right at the heart of the Scottish Borders and offer a great place to relax, unwind and magically shut off from the pressures of modern life. We’ve been welcoming guests for well over 100 years but today is home to 132 bedrooms, 3 places to eat, 6 function spaces, leisure club, spa and oodles of outdoor space.

About the role

At Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, we’re in the business of creating unforgettable memories that last forever for the many thousands of guests that visit us at our seven hotels and two activity centres across Scotland.

Groups and events are a key part of our offering across our Family of Hotels and we have an exciting opportunity to join our Event Sales Team, to build the wedding and special event business and represent Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels as the leading option in Scotland for meetings, celebrations and weddings.

As the Events Executive, you will support the sales team with the sales process, conversion and planning of private events, including weddings, small corporate groups and family celebrations at Crieff Hydro Hotel, as well as some requirement to assist with enquiries and events for other hotels within the Family.

We’re looking for a dynamic and driven candidate with creative energy and innovative ideas - we want someone who’ll be able to represent the Family of Hotels to potential clients, with a friendly and professional manner.

Some background in private celebrations and/or corporate events and working with bookings systems, would be helpful in this role, however full training will be provided.

You should be excited about the product; we’re looking for someone who can build strong and long-lasting relationships with clients, partners and our internal stakeholders to ensure every client has the best possible experience with us.

You’ll be delivering site visits, responding to enquiries by email, telephone and in person, creating proposal documents and converting and contracting events as part of the wider sales team. This is a hybrid role with a requirement to be in the hotel a minimum of three days per week (with visits to other hotels as needed). Due to the nature of this role some weekend work will be required.

What do we want you to bring to the table?

• Excitement and drive to deliver all @types of events across the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, with enthusiasm and an open mind for new opportunities.
• A high level of organisational skills and planning capability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• The resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow set procedures and complete administrative tasks, providing continuity and accuracy.

What you’ll get from us

• Live-in Accommodation– Affordable housing with bills included may be available. Availability and rates (set by HMRC) can be discussed at interview.
• Exclusive Discounts– Enjoy 30% off food, drinks and retail, discounted leisure membership and reduced rates on hotel activities.
• Team Rate Hotel Stays– Take time to recharge with discounted stays at all of our hotels from just £30 per night —where will you explore next?
• Refer a Friend Bonus – Earn up to £250-£500 for each successful team member or manager which you recommend to us.
• Guest Mention Rewards – Earn £5 every time a guest gives you a positive shoutout in a review.
• A Friendly & Supportive Team– Work in a fun, welcoming environment where team spirit and well-being are a priority.
• Career Progression– With seven hotels, multiple departments, and a wide range of roles, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and explore new career paths.
• Wellbeing Support– Get 24/7 confidential support via the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, covering mental health, finances, and more.
• Team Events & Annual Staff Party– We love to celebrate our people! Enjoy team events throughout the year and a legendary annual staff party.

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Please note: This opportunity does not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must have right to work in the UK.