We are currently recruiting for an experienced and driven Senior
Events Manager to lead the Events and Reactive Sales function at Delta Hotels
by Marriott St Pierre Country Club on a full-time basis.
The Role: As Senior Events Manager, you will lead and inspire the
Events Sales team, overseeing the full client journey from enquiry through to
event planning and operational handover. You will play a key leadership role in
maximising event revenue, driving conversion performance, and delivering
exceptional guest experiences across all market segments.
This role requires a commercially focused leader with strong
operational awareness and a passion for developing a high-performing team. You
will oversee a broad portfolio of events including corporate functions,
weddings, social events, group bookings, and golf-related business.
What is in it for you: In addition to receiving a competitive salary and investment in your personal development, you will have access to an array of perks and discounts including:
* Free Meals on Duty: Enjoy complimentary meals while at work.
* Explore Discounts: A Marriott Discount Card that offers benefits on hotel stays and F&B across 140 countries.
* Pension Scheme: Participation in The People’s Pension.
* Employee Assistance Programme: Free and confidential support for various challenges, including financial advice, stress, and health issues.
* Competitive sales bonus
scheme
* Career Development: Opportunities for career growth and internal transfers within Marriott's global network.
* Training and Development: Access to training programs to enhance your skills and advance your career.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead,
coach, and develop the Events Sales team to achieve high conversion rates
and outstanding customer service standards.
* Drive
performance against hotel group, meetings, and banqueting revenue targets.
* Manage
and oversee all high-value and complex event enquiries.
* Ensure
site visit standards and sales processes are consistently delivered to
maximise conversion opportunities.
* Conduct
regular quality assurance activities including monthly test calls and
coaching sessions.
* Chair
weekly operational planning meetings, ensuring all departments are fully
briefed on upcoming events and client expectations.
* Support
the Director of Sales in implementing key sales initiatives, including
closing days and demand-generation campaigns.
* Collaborate
closely with Sales and Revenue Management teams to develop strategic
pricing and event space utilisation plans.
* Ensure
enquiry response times and service level agreements are consistently
achieved.
* Identify
revenue growth opportunities and communicate commercial insights to the
leadership team.
* Produce
weekly performance reports, analyse trends, and present key findings
during strategy meetings.
Our Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in
a senior events or reactive sales leadership role within a hotel environment.
You will be highly commercial, organised, and passionate about delivering
memorable experiences while driving revenue performance.
You will demonstrate:
* Strong
leadership skills with experience coaching and developing successful
teams.
* A
proven ability to drive sales performance and achieve financial targets.
* Excellent
stakeholder management and communication skills.
* A
proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to think creatively
and strategically.
* Exceptional
attention to detail and a genuine passion for hospitality.
* Strong
working knowledge of hotel systems, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Teams.
You will bring energy, professionalism, and a guest-focused
mindset, alongside the ambition to help drive the continued success of the
hotel’s events business.
With this role you will be working 40 hours per week over 5 days. If you need flexibility in your life? We are happy to discuss this with you!
Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, sustainability, and career growth. Apply today to start your journey with Marriott!