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Conference And Events Assistant

14forty

Location:
United Kingdom , Stone Stafford

Category:
Hospitality and Tourism

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

12.60 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

Working within the sales team at Yarnfield Park to secure new conference, training and accommodation sales across a variety of market sectors.

Job Responsibility:

Handle incoming enquiries from all market sectors
Develop and manage client accounts
Work closely with other members of the sales team to develop major accounts
Develop pro-active conference, meeting and accommodation enquiries
Manage the sales process from initial enquiry to signed contract
Maintain a pro-active approach in following up of all enquiries to increase conversion rate
Conduct new business site tours at Yarnfield Park
Liaise with other departments to ensure successful event delivery
Adhere to all health and safety, quality procedures and unit standards

Requirements:

Previous experience working in a conference or hotel sales environment
If not, then from a related or aligned industry
Demonstrable and excellent sales record in the conference (or related) industry
Appreciation of the importance of customer care
Good communicator, able to speak with confidence and authority
Excellent team player, contributor and motivator
Enthusiasm and diligence to duties
Reliable and dependable
Remains calm under pressure, able to adapt to a changing environment

What we offer:

Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
Meals on duty
Vodaphone discounts
Pension scheme and Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
Competitive and supportive family benefits
Day off for baby's first birthday
Holiday purchase scheme
On-going training & development and career pathways
Professional subscriptions paid
Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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