Meetings & Events Sales Executive: Drive Revenue & Growth

Dalata Hotel Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel chain in Manchester is seeking a Meetings & Events Coordinator. This role involves maximizing sales potential for meeting rooms, handling client inquiries, and ensuring client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, along with some experience in event sales or hospitality. Join a supportive environment that promotes internal growth through comprehensive training programmes. The position offers competitive benefits including employee meals, discounts, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

Employee rate on rooms at Dalata hotels

30% off Friends & Family rate

Extra AL day for every year worked

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Development Opportunities through Dalata Academy

Team-building activities

Qualifications

• 1 year previous event sales experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience within the hospitality industry is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Handle inquiries related to Meetings & Events through various platforms.
• Complete inquiry forms and send quotations, followed by contracts.
• Monitor competitor meeting room offerings.

Skills

Event sales or coordinating experience

Customer service experience

Strong selling skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Opera System

Job description

A prominent hotel chain in Manchester is seeking a Meetings & Events Coordinator. This role involves maximizing sales potential for meeting rooms, handling client inquiries, and ensuring client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, along with some experience in event sales or hospitality. Join a supportive environment that promotes internal growth through comprehensive training programmes. The position offers competitive benefits including employee meals, discounts, and development opportunities.