The role is part of a team responding to client briefs, preparing proposals and the delivery of events for clients. The role carries significant opportunities for career advancement.
Benefits:
* £45,000 pro rata
* 22.5 hours a week
* Based in Leatherhead
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
* Pension Scheme
* Opportunity for Career Advancement
Job Description:
* Handling client requests and preparing client proposals
* Manage and effect the research, availability and prices at hotels, restaurants and event venues
* Support marketing and product development activities
* Assist with ensuring that briefs are responded to in a timely and effective fashion
* Assisting in maximising conversion rates and margins
* Account management with regular agency partners and clients
* Managing suppliers, contracts and Service Level Agreements
* Responsibility for the smooth and effective running of multiple projects
* Preparation and maintenance of Working Documents
* Represent company policy and requirements
* Deal with delegate, client and consumer queries and requirements
* Assist with office administration including maintaining client and supplier databases, supplier payments and credit control
* On-site co-ordination of events and management of suppliers and staff at events
Person specification:
* Requires a minimum of A-Level education with 4 years’ work experience or degree level with a minimum of 2 years work experience
* Experience of the travel or event industries are a distinct advantage
* Computer Literate – Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Dropbox, Pipedrive
* A knowledge of London and its hotels and venues is an advantage
* Good communication and writing skills
* Keen to learn and progress career
* Good planning and organisational skills with attention to detail
* The ability to time-manage and prioritise work efficiently
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
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