Location : Leeds, LS16 9JJ, United Kingdom
Address : Leeds Road
We have an exciting new vacancy for a Conference & Events Sales manager to join our team at The Britannia Leeds Bradford Airport Hotel, a 137-room hotel with a prime location just 3 miles from the airport. Enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area from our hotel, which is nestled in 3 acres of landscaped grounds.
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:
Organising and supporting the sales team so that they are knowledgeable about the hotel and offer excellent customer service at every point of communication.
Managing incoming enquires, from conversion through to a seamless transition to our operations team on the day of the event
Overseeing all event paperwork whilst coordinating with all relevant hotel departments to ensure every department understands all requirements.
Recognising opportunities to maximise revenue, conversion, and drive repeat business through proactive and reactive sales.
Overseeing forecasting and reporting and associated administration associated with the role
Building and maintaining positive relationships with both new and existing customers.
The successful candidate will be experienced in hotel sales and have supervisory experience. They will approach tasks with a can-do attitude, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues alike. This is a busy office and experience in Microsoft office and hotel software such as opera cloud will be advantageous.
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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