Hand Picked Hotels is a beautiful collection of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location, from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breath taking views, from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. With every need taken care of, the team at each hotel ensures every guest has a magical experience, encouraging them to return time and time again.
Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE. Whilst each hotel is individual, every property fulfils the company values of family and community, individuality, care, aiming higher and delighting our guest ensuring a hand picked experience for every guest and employee.
We are currently recruiting for a Sales and Events Executive at Fawsley Hall Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels.
Key Responsibilities
* The role of Sales & Events Executive will involve dealing with events enquiries and converting them to sales, following through to hand over to operations ensuring a high level of service and attention to detail is delivered.
* Being sales focused you will enjoy making recommendations to meet the needs of your clients and their budgets.
* Whether it's a wedding, private dinner or a big birthday bash, you'll take the reins and help to plan the event, helping to deliver memorable events for all clients with an individual bespoke approach.
* Maintaining a safe, healthy and secure workplace environment, following all work protocols and working with the team to deliver department goals.
* Being the ultimate people person who enjoys building positive relationships with everyone you meet, giving them faith and confidence in your knowledge and event organisation capabilities from the very first conversation.
* Most of all we want you to be inspired, have fun and enjoy being part of our Hand Picked Team.
About You
* Previous experience in an events executive role, ideally within a 4/5 star luxury hotel environment.
* An interest in weddings, events, and conferences will be your passion and motivation, and being able to demonstrate knowledge of current market trends.
* Self‑reliance and the ability to act on your own initiative where appropriate.
* Working knowledge of Opera is preferred but not essential.
* A methodical and highly organised approach and a systematic approach to your work.
* The ability to establish rapport and deliver high standards of service with a genuine and approachable manner.
* A professional, organised and friendly approach with the ability to anticipate guests’ needs and create memorable moments.
Our Benefits Include
* A competitive salary package of £14.57 per hour, plus a share of service charge.
* This is a full‑time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business needs.
* Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
* Life assurance scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme to support you with whatever life throws at you.
* Company sickness scheme benefit.
* 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
* Forward career progression, with access to our in‑house and external training programmes, including apprenticeships up to level 7, which are all supported by our learning and development team.
* Discounted staff stays in our hotels and on food & drink.
* Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
* Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high‑street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well‑being platform.
* Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of a team that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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