Event Manager

• Effectively manage customer budgets to maximize revenue and meet customer needs to expand customer base for group/catering sales opportunities
• To co-operate with other departments thereby ensuring a harmonious working environment and maximising efficiency
• To have a full understanding of events strategy for the hotel and the products offered
• Setting up and maintaining a total group processing system including diary and chase systems, deposit handling, follow up actions, and confirmed/provisional group filing
• Preparing all event documentation and co-ordinating with hotel departments and the customers to ensure consistent, high level service throughout pre-, during and post-event phases of all events, administration of contracts and inputting group bookings/rooming lists into Opera booking system

• 2-3 years experience in a hotel event sales/planning position or relevant event experience
• Excellent command of the English language - both written & spoken
• Strong analytical skills required as well as knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Strong customer development and relationship management skills
• Ability to persuade, lead, and confidently handle objections and resolve customer issues
• Effective decision making skills
• Manage, develop & nurture the team
• Passion for Sales and understanding of processes
• can effectively up sell products and services
• can bring a sale to closure
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a “can-do” attitude

Experience with weddings and social events is desirable

• Competitive Salary + 28 days holiday including bank holidays increasing to a maximum of 35 days with each year of service
• Discount in our Cast Iron Grill restaurant/Vardons/Spa/Golf
• Length of service rewards
• Monthly/yearly recognition schemes
• Extensive training both internally and externally
• World-class career opportunities internationally within Marriott hotels tailored to your specific needs
• Heavily discounted room rates for you & friends and family
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Complimentary dry cleaning
• Complimentary use of Gym
• Annual parties, Christmas lunches, Summer BBQ's and Easter celebrations
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to major high street discounts