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About Great Scotland Yard Hotel
Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, is a luxury hotel steeped in history, located just moments from Covent Garden and around the corner from Trafalgar Square in the heart of Westminster. The hotel features 151 guestrooms and suites, blending historic character with contemporary design. Our dining and bar experiences include Ekstedt at The Yard, the 40 Elephants Bar, Sibin whisky bar and Afternoon Tea in The Parlour. Colleagues work in a distinctive environment delivering thoughtful and memorable service to guests exploring the culture, history and landmarks of central London.
Duties and responsibilities related to the Groups & Event Sales Executive position include
* Provide clients with expert knowledge of the hotel’s products, services and event spaces.
* Support proactive and reactive groups and events sales enquiries across all segments including Corporate, Social, Conference and MICE.
* Prepare meeting and events proposals, contracts, BEOs and manage group rooming lists using Envision and Reserve.
* Collaborate closely with Sales, Revenue, Food & Beverage and operational teams to maximise revenue and enhance the hotel’s brand profile.
* Assist with client show rounds, office visits, FAM trips, trade shows and post-event follow-ups.
* Maintain accurate sales data, assist with sales and competitor reports and engage in market research activities.
* Support the development and execution of groups and events sales strategies and action plans.
About you
You are highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced sales environment. You have experience supporting groups, events or hotel sales operations and are confident communicating with clients and internal stakeholders.
You demonstrate strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, enjoy working collaboratively across departments and are proactive in identifying sales opportunities. You are comfortable working with sales systems and reports, bring a flexible and positive attitude, and are motivated to grow and develop your career within hotel sales.
Benefits you can enjoy as Groups & Events Sales Executive
* 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide.
* Discounted hotel stays for you, your family and friends across Hyatt Hotels from day one.
* Free meals on duty in our colleague restaurant.
* Uniform provided and laundered complimentary.
* Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
* 50% discount on food and beverages when dining as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels.
* Continuous learning and development opportunities with clear career progression across Hyatt Hotels worldwide.
At Hyatt, our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. Guided by our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing, we create an environment where colleagues feel supported and empowered to grow.
With more than 1,450 hotels and all inclusive resorts across over 80 countries, Hyatt offers opportunities to build your career within a global hospitality company featured in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.
At Hyatt, we open doors and turn jobs into careers. Here, individuality is celebrated, people are supported to thrive, and everyone is empowered to make a meaningful impact.
Next Steps: Apply today for the Groups and Events Sales Executive role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels.