We have a brand new opportunity for a savvy and commercially driven Conversion Manager to join a stunning and pretigious country house hotel based outside of Milton Keynes
Joining their Meeting & Events team, youll be responsible for delivering and exceeding revenue objectives, maximise conversion to achieve the MICE budget and regular analysis of the business. Supporting the department with large MICE enquiries, and ensuring all new enquiries are actioned, and fully qualified. Support on qualifying and following up on key pieces of business.
Benefits:
Attractive bonus scheme
Staff, friends and family rates
Discounted food, beverage, spa, hotel and membership
Training and development
Life Assurance
Wellbeing & retail discount platforms
Free car parking
Free meals on duty
Long service awards
Uniform
Key Responsibilities:
Practice efficient and effective yield management in line with guidelines and maximise each and every sales opportunity, upselling as frequently as possible
Ensure effective diary management, ensure that all rates quoted are in line with the hotel sell strategy and control option business to maintain a clean diary and optimise conversion levels
Work closely with the proactive team on passing on any leads of potential new clients once qualified, building relationships with existing clients to seek further opportunities
Analyse refused business and regular rebook calls on all confirmed/lost business
Carry out regular competitor calls to analyse pricing and availability trends in order to support in setting out strategy
Understand the competitive market place and suggest strategy to ensure the hotel stays ahead in the marketplace
Ensure a full understanding of the sales budget for the year in order to drive business forward and deliver this strategy to new and existing clients to meet annual revenue targets
What do you need to qualify for this role?
Minimum 2 years experience in meeting & events background in a conference and events focused hotel
Ideal candidate would be someone in meeting & events team looking to progress into proactive role and progression in their career
Strong commercial mind and proactive attitude
The ability to multitask and prioritise your own workload
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent relationship building skills
Are you an Meeting & Events professional looking to take your career to new heights and make an impact in the world of luxury hospitality, we want to hear from you
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