Meeting & Events Coordinator
Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park
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The Opportunity
Are you great with people? Highly collaborative? A problem solver with a keen eye for detail? This could be the perfect job opportunity for you!
What You'll Do:
As a Meeting and Events Coordinator, you'll be involved in all our social banqueting, weddings, Christmas, and seasonal special events inquiries.
* Plan and execute: Proactively schedule site visits and hotel show rounds (including virtual ones) to convert inquiries into bookings.
* Understand needs: Identify customer needs and provide tailored solutions to match our hotel products and services, ensuring maximum revenue from events and weddings.
* Network and coordinate: Develop and maintain an extensive network of local supplier contacts and internal stakeholders to facilitate seamless event coordination.
* Create proposals: Produce detailed and accurate proposals for local event bookings, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
* Upsell solutions: Proactively upsell solutions to enhance the event experience and maximise revenue.
Benefits
* Employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
* Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme globally (T&Cs apply).
* Shopping discounts on groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and holidays.
* Eye care benefits.
* Free legal & money advice.
* Counseling sessions.
* Hospital & death benefit plans.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Wellbeing tips, fitness videos, recipes, and health advice.
* Wellbeing podcasts and TV.
* Breathing exercises.
* 24/7 advice and support line.
* Team rewards & recognition.
* Free meals on duty.
* Free parking.
Ideal Candidate
* Previous meeting & events experience in hospitality, preferably hotels, but relevant experience in other sectors considered.
* Strong people management skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Sales experience.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Experience with Opera Sales and Catering is desirable but not essential.
Hotel
Discover the vibrant heart of London at the Holiday Inn London - Regent’s Park! Located minutes from Great Portland Street and Regent’s Park Tube stations, with easy access to the A501 and Heathrow Airport, our hotel offers seamless connectivity.
Enjoy nearby attractions like Regent’s Park, Oxford Street, Madame Tussauds, Sherlock Holmes Museum, London Zoo, the British Museum, and the British Library. The West End is just a 15-minute walk away, with vibrant bars and restaurants of Soho nearby.
About us
Join LGH Hotels Management, a growing portfolio of 42 hotels across the UK, including brands like Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western. We offer exciting career opportunities in the hospitality industry. Be part of shaping the future of UK hospitality with us!
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