Overview
Hand Picked Hotels is a collection of 21 privately owned luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel offers exceptional locations and memorable guest experiences.
Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE. While each hotel is individual, the portfolio shares the company values of family, individuality, community and care, ensuring a hand picked experience for every guest and employee.
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Sales & Events Manager at Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels. Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa is located in Nantwich and is renowned as a country house hotel with 4 AA Red Star status and notable accolades for its dining.
Responsibilities
* The role of Assistant Sales & Events Manager will involve proactively driving sales activities to the hotel across all sectors including hotel events, private dining, leisure experiences, corporate and conference from a local perspective alongside the Sales and Events Manager.
* Work with local destination houses and partners from a B2B and B2C perspective.
* Support the development, execution, and maintenance of the hotel and Hand Picked Hotels sales and marketing plan.
* Helping manage social media on property, looking at ways to engage with the local community, raise awareness and engagement.
* Be a confident and effective networker who can build effective relationships externally and internally.
* Most of all, be inspired, have fun and enjoy being part of our Hand Picked Team.
Qualifications
* To be considered for this role you will have current sales experience within a 4/5-star luxury hotel or similar environment.
* It is essential you are driven and enjoy working within a sales role and with set targets and objectives.
* Can demonstrate a methodical approach and are highly organised and have a systematic approach to your work.
* You will have excellent communication, presentation skills and attention to detail.
* Most of all, you will have a professional, organised and friendly approach and be able to anticipate our guests needs and create memories.
* You have your own transport and can travel as required.
Benefits
* A competitive salary package of £33,945 per year plus a share of service charge.
* This is a Full-Time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business needs.
* Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
* Life assurance scheme.
* Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
* Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
* 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
* Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships up to level 7, which are all supported by our learning and development team.
* £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink. Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
* Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
* Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of a team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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