Events Manager (
Job Number:
HOT0BQEU)
Work Locations
:DoubleTree Brighton MetropoleKings RoadBrightonBN1 2FU
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WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS! No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.
Annual Salary of £25,708.80 plus Quarterly Incentives
A WORLD OF REWARDS
1. Free and healthy meals when on duty
2. Grow your Career
3. Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
4. A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing ()
5. Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
6. Team Member Referral Program
7. High street discounts: with Perks at Work
8. Holiday: 28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
9. Discounted dental and health cover
10. Discounted Car Parking
11. Up to 4 weeks temporary accommodation if relocatingat a discounted rate
12. Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas
As Events Manager, you will be responsible for the successful event planning and overall execution of all Conference & Events that take place within the hotel. The Events Manager will interact frequently with customers and Guests to learn about their needs and develop relationships from which to earn repeat and expanded business.
What will I be doing?
Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
13. Maximise all Meeting & Events Sales revenue opportunities through up selling of function items
14. Ensure the highest standards of Event Management are in place including building relationships with new/existing customers in order to secure rollover business
15. Manage the department’s day-to-day operations and activities, whereas implementation of the selling strategy yields meetings and events space
16. Ensure the Meeting & Events Team Members are developed effectively and generate a culture of high quality standards for relationship building, customer service, selling techniques, and billing and processing contracts
17. Build strong relationships with customers, Guests and Team Members in order to gain full understanding of their needs and work to serve them effectively
18. Accurate administration and control of all Meetings and Events related reservations and blocks
19. To ensure that all Function Sheets are handed over the Food and Beverage Operations Team every week for the following 7- 10 days outline and that all the information is accurate, confirmed and billing details documented and in line with the credit policy
20. To meet & greet nominated conference contact or organizer to check on their satisfaction and the set up of the meeting rooms on the day of the event
21. To conduct Show rounds for companies & agents in line with the Company policy
22. To support the Food & Beverage operations and room reservations team with information as required
23. To ensure all information is relayed to the Chef and Operations Team in a timely manner to ensure they can order and roster effectively
24. Attend Sales events, as required
25. To support in other properties within the Cluster as required, according to the business needs
Additional Sales Involvement:
26. Review business plans, identify gaps and ensure proactive efforts to fill capacity and meet set targets
27. Contribute to the selling strategy of the hotel, and manage the departments’ adherence to achieving that strategy
28. To raise invoices for Events in line with quotations and forward them to the accounts departments on a daily basis with relevant back up documentation to expedite payment
29. Understand the competitive market place and implement approaches to ensure the hotel stays ahead in the local market
What are we looking for?
To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:
30. Able to develop positive working relationships at all levels
31. To create a positive image
32. Good personal presentation
33. Good understanding of C&E business
34. Company/competitor awareness
35. Previous experience working in an Event Planning Environment
36. Good administration skills
37. Good organization skills
38. Proven customer service experience
39. Able to ‘close’ a sale
40. Previous experience in a Sales environment – either proactive or reactive
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:Full-timeBrand:Hilton Hotels & Resorts
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:Catering and Event Services