Groups Sales Executive
| Posting date: | 13 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive + Great Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2024 |
| Location: | London, London, SE1 7GP |
| Company: | PPHE Hotel Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | req11085_1715620099 |
Summary
Group Sales Executive
Love providing great service and being part of uplifting moments? Take the next step in your career with us as a Groups Sales Executive at Park Plaza Hotels Europe. PPHE is the ideal location for you to develop your skills as a Groups Sales Executive and shine in a collaborative team environment.
At Park Plaza we love to celebrate the individual. We believe every one of our team members has a contribution to make and personal touch to share with our guests and colleagues. We're always striving for excellence and know that as we invest in our team members, they'll invest in us. For an engaging work environment where the little things are celebrated along with the major milestones, you've come to the right place.
Benefits for you as our Groups Sales Executive are:
- 30 Days of holiday a year (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with years of service
- Open & transparent communication culture
- Heavily discounted hotel room rates in Europe (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
- 50% F&B discount at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
- Two free meals per day - including days off if you wish to come in!
- Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream!
- Recommend a Friend scheme - £750
- BenefitHub - Discounted prices at hundreds of online and high street stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants and cinemas.
- Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
- Ride to Work Scheme & free local cycling lessons
- Travel season ticket loans *
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Rotas published at least two weeks in advance (if applicable)
- Departmental productivity and service incentive schemes *
- Uniforms provided (if applicable) & free dry cleaning
- Annual Staff parties and events
- Company pension plan & award-winning training
Your responsibilities as a Groups Sales Executive will include:
- Be responsible for taking and managing all bedroom enquiries and bookings for the hotel, over the telephones, Internet and via fax for groups of clients
- Deal with customers of all levels with various requirements in a professional and timely manner
- Make regular visits to the UK Hotels, especially our main London Hotels
- Up sell the facilities of our properties at every opportunity ensuring maximum occupancy and revenue are achieved at all times
The ideal Groups Sales Executive will:
- Have strong selling skills and an understanding of groups bookings and processes
- Have excellent telephone communication skills
- Be able to competently manage all aspects of a groups enquiry
- Have effective decision making skills
- Be a pro-active team player who easily connects with others
- Have previous experience working within a hotel group sales department desirable
- Have excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and be able to connect with others.
PPHE isn't just a great place to work - it's a great place to take your career to the next level! We love seeing our team members fulfil their potential and always work together to achieve more with our learning & development offering, enhanced training and competitive salary and benefits.
From the everyday uplifting moments to huge achievements and everything in between, we're there every step of the way.