Location: Buxton, SK17 6AG, United Kingdom
Address: Palace Road,
We have an exciting new vacancy for a Conference and Event Sales Executive to join our team at The Palace Hotel in Buxton. This 186-bedroom hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Buxton town centre, directly opposite Buxton train station. Enjoy easy access to nearby towns and cities like Manchester, making it a convenient choice for commuting.
Benefits include:
* An attractive salary
* Career development opportunities throughout the UK
* Significant staff discount rates when staying at one of our 60 hotels in the UK
* 50% discount off food and drink if staying at one of our hotels
* Friends and family hotel stay discounts
* Reduced membership at our Leisure clubs
* Free meals on duty (when applicable)
* Employee referral scheme
* Free Uniform (if applicable to your role)
* Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays per annum.
* Auto enrolment pension scheme
Your duties will include:
* Network with clients to promote and sell our conference and event facilities.
* Managing enquiries via telephone and email promptly and professionally.
* Assisting in event planning by effectively communicating client requirements to the operational team.
* Ensuring all administrative tasks are accurate, up to date, and completed thoroughly.
* Scheduling meetings for our sales managers efficiently.
* Organising and conducting meetings and show rounds of the hotels facilities, including conference and event spaces, for both new and existing clients.
The successful candidate will have
* A good understanding of Microsoft Office
* Proven experience in sales, ideally within the hospitality or events industry.
* A solid understanding of hotel operations and event management.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a keen understanding of sales and business strategy
* A driven and ambitious mindset, with a strong focus on delivering results.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We require all employees to provide us with evidence of their right to work in the UK. All data will be stored in accordance with our privacy policy found on our website. Strictly no agencies. No commissions or other charges will be paid in any circumstances.
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