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Event Planner - Kempton Park Racecourse, The Jockey Club, Permanent. We are looking for a Conference & Events Planner Administrator, for The Jockey Club, to work across Kempton Park Racecourse.
Job Responsibility:
The primary objective of the role is to provide an effective liaison between the entire sales process to the end customer
This will be through effective administration and customer service techniques
This role is required to support and coordinate all bookings when they have been confirmed by the reactive sales team
The role will have the responsibility of all venue show-rounds managing the diary to coordinate and communicate across the venue
Following the show-rounds the role is required to proactively upsell and exceed customer expectations
A key activity of the role is to consistently ensure the highest standards of accurate and timely customer, staff and management information is shared
To ensure all sales administration is accomplished effectively and accurately in order to provide a seamless handover to the operations team
To maximise revenue for the venue through providing outstanding customer service through the development of client, venue and internal relationships
To ensure the relevant invoicing and payment process at venue is adhered to accurately
Requirements:
To be the owner of the BEO/function sheet process on venue and accurately and efficiently complete for all events
To ensure that all revenue opportunities are captured and to work to achieving confirmed business from all opportunities
To ensure a daily liaison plan is in place with relevant proactive, reactive sales and operational team members
To deal with and action all correspondence received via email or telephone
To ensure that all relevant information is inputted correctly within the system for measurement of results in accordance with SOP’s / Levy Signatures
To ensure that the sales team whether onsite or in Parklands, are kept informed of the guest experience following the event so as follow up calls are informed and relevant for the guest
To be the go-to at venue level for sponsors and client requests
Ensure the safe and secure operation of all operational activities on behalf of all stakeholders
Ensure that all legislative and venues operational procedures and standards are applied to provide a consistent and safe service and product for all Compass employees and customers
To be polite, professional and friendly always with customers, clients and colleagues
To ensure the highest level of customer care is always adhered to
To demonstrate a can-do attitude towards individual customer requests and strive to exceed customer expectations
To maximise all sales opportunities / leads to support in achieving revenue targets
To acquire a good knowledge of all products and services offered by the venue in order to be able to advise individual customers
To actively gain customer feedback, passing information gained, on to relevant people
To conduct all customer show rounds to maintain and develop relationships with customers
To communicate with the sales team on the conclusion of the show rounds, providing vital information so as the booking can be confirmed and queries resolved expediently
To always look out for opportunities to develop our service
As part of our commitment for continuous improvement and innovation, all colleagues are encouraged to seek ways to improve work activities and promote efficiencies
Be prepared to assist colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as required
Be prepared to attend all relevant training sessions and meetings
To always promote venues facilities and maintain a positive company image
If relevant, the role is responsible for managing the client online booking tool and the client account/bookings with the ops team
To make sure you are aware of, and meet the legal and company requirements for fire, safety, health and hygiene
To report health and safety issues to your line manager, including all accidents and near misses
To promote good safety habits and methods of work
Personally event coordinate commercial corporate and private conferences and events
To attend the weekly operation meeting and be the holder of the collation of completed work orders, floor plans, and monthly schedules for the operational C&E meeting
Booking of miscellaneous event requirements and raising purchase orders
Provide administrational support to the operations department including but not restricted to producing signage, event menus, table plans, place cards...etc
Ensure that relevant and pertinent information is provided to the accounts team in a timely manner
Collect deposit payments and to ensure that these are in line with the new payment plans and Terms and Conditions
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