We are currently recruiting for a Senior Events Manager to lead the team at the Delta Hotels By Marriott Tudor Park Country Club on a 12 month Fixed Term Maternity Cover Basis.
The Role:
As Senior Events Manager, you will be responsible for incoming enquiries from conversion through to transition to the operations team for event execution and then back to sales. There will be a particular focus on incoming enquiries that are more complex, have higher numbers of guests and that are of a certain revenue value such as VIP events & groups, large city events, sporting events and awards dinners to name a few. You will also be managing the day to day running of the sales office and events team ensuring they have everything they need to be successful!
You will be responsible for, but not limited to:
* Oversees co-ordination, communication and completing verbally and in writing with the customer, for the events from start to finish.
* Ensures that all banquet event orders are completed for the hotel operations team, host weekly operations meeting to share information and answer questions.
* Supports the marketing communications for conference, meetings & events including Weddings & Christmas and puts in place yearly events calendar.
* Share feedback from customers with relevant teams and create actions plans to eliminate issues going forward.
* Work with Sales and Revenue Management to agree sales strategies and rates for event space.
* Assist Hotel Sales Leader to drive the team with closing days, demand generation weeks and other sales initiatives.
* Identifies and communicates revenue and profit opportunities with leadership team.
* Correct use of systems and sales process to ensure booking integrity, consistency & accuracy.
* Weekly reporting and analysis of figures and present during strategy meetings.
* Implements Event Management strategy and budget planning.
* Train, develop and coach team members to support in developing them to their next role with weekly and monthly one to ones. Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships within the whole hotel
* Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
Our Ideal Candidate:
Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar managerial role within a hotel or sales environment. Experience in coaching and developing team members, driving sales and delivering financial results.
You will have a warm people orientated demeanour, a gift for paying attention to the smallest details and a positive outlook and outgoing personality.
Perks you deserve: We’ll support you in and out of the workplace by offering:
* Complimentary Leisure Club Membership because your wellbeing is important
* Discounted Golf Rates
* Tasty and Varied Meals in our Associate Dining Facility
* Enrolment in Perks at Work - Access to unlimited deals from retailers to restaurants, cinema’s and more
* Discounted Hotel Accommodation Worldwide for you and your Friends & Family
* 20% F&B Discount, 30% Retail Discount & 20% Spa Discount in Marriott Hotels Worldwide
* Annual Performance Related Pay Review
* Comprehensive Training and Development program
* Company Pension scheme
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply online - or to discuss the role further please contact kate.simmonds@dhtudorparkcc.co.uk