Conference & Events Sales Executive
| Posting date: | 03 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary with uncapped incentives |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 August 2024 |
| Location: | M1 4PH |
| Company: | Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1e1611eb24d845228262 |
Summary
Location: Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
Aimbridge EMEA are now seeking a Conference and Events Sales Executive to join the team at the newly refurbished Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel on a full time basis.
**Please note this role is being offered on a full time basis. As such we will only be accepting applicants who are age 18 or above, and have no restrictions on their working hours**
Who are we?
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, overseeing over 1,600 hotels and resorts across the world.
What is in it for you?
As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include:
- Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
- Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
- 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
- Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
- Staff meals on duty
- Starting salary above national minimum wage
- Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
A day in the life of…
As Conference and Events Sales Executive, you will be responsible for promoting and executing all Conference & Events business within the hotel and as an ambassador to the hotel, you will be an expert on all the facilities on offer with the ability to advise guests based on their individual needs. You will also record and process all enquiries that are made by phone, email, or face to face to ensure all guests are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner. You will work with your teammates and liaise with the wider hotel team to ensure all leads are followed and departmental targets and individual KPI's are met
Based in the newly refurbished Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, you will be part of a team of passionate people who know that being the best doesn’t always mean working around the clock.
What do we need from you?
To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards. The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in Sales, Marketing, Hospitality or related field or have previous experience in a sales role, preferably in the hospitality or events industry.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with Opera or a different Sales CRM software
- Knowledge of the hospitality and events industry, including current trends and best practices
**Please note this role is being offered on a full time basis. As such we will only be accepting applicants who are age 18 or above, and have no restrictions on their working hours**
At Aimbridge we believe personality is key, so it goes without saying that you will have bags of personality and a real flair for hospitality.
Interested? Click apply and start your journey with Aimbridge EMEA today. Your dream job awaits…
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