Meetings and Events Sales Agent (Maternity Cove... Revenue Office · Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon

Valor Hospitality Partners, LLC; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group in the UK is seeking a Meetings and Events Sales Agent to manage event bookings, maximize revenue, and deliver exceptional guest services. This role involves direct engagement with clients, processing bookings, and conducting hotel tours. The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent customer service, sales ability, and be comfortable using technology such as Opera and Salesforce. The position offers competitive pay, discounts, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted stays for friends and family

50% discount on dining

Healthcare Cash Plan options

Access to wellness activities

Fully funded apprenticeship programmes

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering exceptional service to guests.
• Methodical, proactive, and focused on results.
• Enthusiastic and professional with a customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide top quality customer service for event bookings.
• Handle enquiries and bookings via telephone and online.
• Develop lasting relationships with clients for repeat business.
• Maximise revenue through upselling food, beverage packages, and more.
• Conduct hotel tours for prospective guests.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication

Teamwork

Administration

Technology savvy

Tools

Opera

Salesforce

Job description

Meetings and Events Sales Agent (Maternity Cover starting 2nd March 2026), £30,000 per annum (£14.42 per hour), 40 hours per week (5 days)

We are looking for a Meetings and Events Sales Agent to join our team, where you'll play a crucial role in managing event bookings, maximising revenue, and providing outstanding guest service.

You will often be the first point of contact with our guests – taking them from first enquiry through to contracting. You will need to be comfortable engaging with guests on the phone, via email and face to face in the hotel.

We offer Meeting and Events in all shapes and sizes – from 2 to 100 guests, business meetings through to weddings and private events.

This role is predominantly office based in the hotel, working Monday to Friday, mainly dealing with direct enquires although over time there will be the option to expand into direct sales calls as the business needs.

If you are looking for career training, we offer nationally recognised apprenticeships which sit alongside our detailed brand development.

What’ll make you a great fit for us?

Your passionate about delivering exceptional service and understand how your role contributes to memorable guest experiences. You will take pride in your work, ensuring every detail is executed to the highest standard.

You're methodical, proactive, and results-driven, always striving for excellence in everything you do. Whether handling event enquiries, managing bookings, or assisting clients, you bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a customer-first mindset.

What you'll be doing as Meetings and EventsAgent

• Top quality customer service
• Working as part of a dynamic and supportive team
• Take enquiries and bookings via telephone and online bookings
• Processing, amending and updating bookings as required
• Hotel tours for new and prospective guests
• Develop lasting relationships with clients and generate repeat business
• Maximising revenue through upselling – this could be food and beverage pacakges, accommodation bookings and meeting room hire
• Administration and technology savvy – Opera, Salesforce

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer:

Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family

• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 Bed and Breakfast
• Discounted stays for friends and family
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled
• Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme
• Generous refer‑a‑friend bonuses, starting at £250

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

• A calendar of wellness activities – from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month

Supporting your hospitality career growth

• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes
• Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role
• Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated

Fancy joining our team?

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Across the UK, we currently operate 37 hotels across leading brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, voco, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo, AC by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott. We continue to have ambitious development and growth plans for 2025 and beyond.