Sales & Events Executive
Application Deadline: 22 May 2026
Department: Sales - On Property
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: The Grand - York
Compensation: £27,768 / year
Description
Imagine being at the heart of creating memorable events. From corporate meetings to social celebrations, you’ll be the first point of contact for enquiries, helping to turn leads into confirmed bookings and coordinating every detail for a seamless experience.
Each day is a chance to connect with clients, and grow your skills in business development, client management, and event coordination. As Sales & Events Executive, you’ll play a key role in driving the hotel’s events success and ensuring every event is exceptional.
What You Will Do In This Splendid Role
You’ll bring energy, enthusiasm, and a client-focused mindset to every enquiry. Here’s what you’ll be up to:
* Handling incoming corporate and social enquiries, convert leads into confirmed bookings, and ensure every client feels valued.
* Conducting site visits, meeting with clients, and showcasing the facilities, helping them envision and plan their perfect event.
* Contribute to the function’s targets, assist with promotional activity, and provide insights to maximize business opportunities.
* Manage contracts, proposals, and event details.
What Makes you Splendid?
We live by our values, and we’d love you to bring them to life every day:
* Nimble - We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and isn’t afraid to take initiative.
* Honest - You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing the right thing.
* Brilliant - You bring energy, creativity, and a commitment to excellence—and you enjoy the process as much as the results.
* Open - If you believe that great work starts with great relationships, you’ll feel right at home here.
With experience in luxury hospitality events you'll have flexibility to support on weekends and evening when required. Bring your enthusiasm, professionalism, and flair for events, and we’ll give you the platform and support to make your mark.
Benefits
When you join Splendid, you will enjoy a reward package to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career. Here are just some of the benefits on offer:
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it with 24/7 access to remote GP appointments.
* Hotel Room Discounts - stay with us or our partner hotels at special team rates including discounted rates for friends and family.
* Food & Beverage Discounts - enjoy meals and drinks at reduced prices across our hotels.
* Life Assurance - peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
* Salary Sacrifice - Car Scheme: our team members can enjoy the ultimate benefit of driving a brand new, fully insured and maintained car for a fixed monthly amount taken from their salary.
* Stream - access your earned wages up to 50% whenever you need them giving you financial flexibility and Highstreet discounts available.
* Pension - auto enrolment into the company pension scheme.
* Learning & Development - opportunities available to progress your skills and career.
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