Overview
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Ready to help plan meetings & events that leave lasting memories? Join us at De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham in this pivotal role that brings meetings & events to life!
Responsibilities
* As a Meetings & Events Sales Executive you will convert enquiries into bookings, showcasing our venue through showrounds and helping our clients to plan every detail of their event.
* You will work as part of our busy events planning team, effectively communicating client requirements to our operational team who will then run the events on the day.
In return the role offers
£29,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits including a sales incentive scheme, free meals, an annual complimentary stay with dinner at a De Vere Hotel, plus additional stays for just £50 and a paid day off for your birthday, to name just a few!
Your Skills And Experience
* You will ideally have some previous event planning / co-ordination experience or a relevant qualification.
* You are passionate about events and prepared to put your heart and soul in to delivering memorable experiences for our guests.
* You forge strong working relationships and create genuine connections with colleagues and our valued guests through your excellent communication skills.
* You are confident using IT software - familiarity with Opera software would be beneficial but is not essential as training can be provided.
* Most of all, you will share our values such as being graciously warm, demonstrating a genuine approach, anticipating guest needs and ensuring every detail is considered.
Benefits
* £29,000 per year
* Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
* Complimentary use of Leisure Club facilities
* Extra paid day off for your birthday; £20 love to shop voucher
* Annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional rewards for long service milestones
* £50 colleague rates for overnight stays and 50% discount on Food & Beverage
* 28 days holiday rising to 33 days
* Venue closure over Christmas
* Exclusively Yours Benefits portal with hundreds of discounts
* Career progression opportunities including Apprenticeship programmes and study support
* Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action 24/7 wellbeing support
* Wagestream for financial wellbeing
* You Are De Vere recognition program
* Regular team appreciation events
* Company Life Assurance
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Hospitality
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