Conference, Sales & Events Coordinators

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Posted on Sep 17, 2024 by CV-Library
Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom
Hospitality
Immediate Start
£28k - £28k Annual
Contract/Project
Conference, Sales & Events Coordinators (1 permanent, 1 fixed term)

Evening & weekend working will be required in line with business needs & operations.

Sales experience of at least 2 years in a similar role, preferably in the Hospitality Industry, is essential.

Your main responsibilities will be the following:

* We are ideally looking for someone that has previous experience working in a similar role who is enthusiastic about events management & coordination.

* The ideal candidate will be highly customer focused team player with a positive demeanour and can-do attitude. The ability to work under pressure whilst displaying a keen eye for detail and excellent communication are key to this role alongside a warm and genuine approach.

Key Responsibilities

* Responding to and sending proposals to conference & event enquiries received via our website, email or telephone, whilst upselling on every occasion to maximise revenue

* Following up on enquiries, and conducting showrounds (both pre-booked and walk in’s) to company standards to convert enquiries into bookings, whilst ensuring the commerciality of each event via optimum diary management

* Completion of conference & events contracts with highest level of accuracy to ensure a superior customer experience and overall successful event

* Plan & execute details of the events via function sheets in a timely and highly accurate manner, from enquiry through to completion whilst working closely with both the wider sales and operational teams including the Operations Team running the event on the day

* Assisting with planning and hosting of Open Evenings & other similar promotional events.

* Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers

* Key qualities and experience

* Previous experience in a similar role

* Good knowledge of OPERA is an advantage, but not essential

* Excellent written and oral communication

* Creative – originality and new ideas highly valued

* Well organised with high attention to detail

* Well presented

Salary: Up to £28,000 pa

45 hours per week

Some evening & weekend work will be required if requested by the Sales Manager.

Additional Benefits:

* Employee Referral Scheme

* Employee Rewards/Discount Platform (Hospitality Rewards)

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* Company pension

* Employee discount

* Free parking

* On-site parking

* Referral programme

Schedule:

* 8 hour shift

* Day shift

* Monday to Friday

* Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

* Woking, GU22 0QF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

* Sales: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference: 222334958

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CV-Library

Conference, Sales & Events Coordinators

CV-Library

Posted on Sep 17, 2024 by CV-Library

Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom
Hospitality
Immediate Start
£28k - £28k Annual
Contract/Project
Conference, Sales & Events Coordinators (1 permanent, 1 fixed term)

Evening & weekend working will be required in line with business needs & operations.

Sales experience of at least 2 years in a similar role, preferably in the Hospitality Industry, is essential.

Your main responsibilities will be the following:

* We are ideally looking for someone that has previous experience working in a similar role who is enthusiastic about events management & coordination.

* The ideal candidate will be highly customer focused team player with a positive demeanour and can-do attitude. The ability to work under pressure whilst displaying a keen eye for detail and excellent communication are key to this role alongside a warm and genuine approach.

Key Responsibilities

* Responding to and sending proposals to conference & event enquiries received via our website, email or telephone, whilst upselling on every occasion to maximise revenue

* Following up on enquiries, and conducting showrounds (both pre-booked and walk in’s) to company standards to convert enquiries into bookings, whilst ensuring the commerciality of each event via optimum diary management

* Completion of conference & events contracts with highest level of accuracy to ensure a superior customer experience and overall successful event

* Plan & execute details of the events via function sheets in a timely and highly accurate manner, from enquiry through to completion whilst working closely with both the wider sales and operational teams including the Operations Team running the event on the day

* Assisting with planning and hosting of Open Evenings & other similar promotional events.

* Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers

* Key qualities and experience

* Previous experience in a similar role

* Good knowledge of OPERA is an advantage, but not essential

* Excellent written and oral communication

* Creative – originality and new ideas highly valued

* Well organised with high attention to detail

* Well presented

Salary: Up to £28,000 pa

45 hours per week

Some evening & weekend work will be required if requested by the Sales Manager.

Additional Benefits:

* Employee Referral Scheme

* Employee Rewards/Discount Platform (Hospitality Rewards)

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* Company pension

* Employee discount

* Free parking

* On-site parking

* Referral programme

Schedule:

* 8 hour shift

* Day shift

* Monday to Friday

* Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

* Woking, GU22 0QF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

* Sales: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference: 222334958

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