Group & Events Executive
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You deserve a career that fulfils your purpose. You deserve to dream without limits. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, join a team where everyone has a voice. Be inspired by what’s possible and discover your own future. Begin your purpose, belong to a global community, and become the best version of you. At you.
The impact you’ll make
What more could our guests want than outstanding service, a clean comfortable room and delicious food and drink? It will be your job to make sure they get even more from their event with us. Proactively promoting all the options open to them, as well as being on hand to answer any questions about our hotel and services, you’ll make sure they know about everything they could wish for – and more. You’ll help create the warmest welcomes and most memorable events that keep them coming back again and again.
What you’ll do
1. Prepare sales-related documents, including proposals, contracts and banquet event orders
2. Put together information packages, brochures and other promotional materials
3. Use sales techniques to maximize revenue while maintaining existing guest loyalty
4. Promote awareness of our brand image internally and externally
5. Be a point of contact for clients and guests, responding to questions about hotel facilities and services
6. Perform general office duties to support Sales & Marketing
What we’re looking for
7. A warm, people-oriented demeanor
8. A team-first attitude
9. A gift for paying attention to the smallest details
10. The ability to think outside of the box and upsell to create memorable events
11. Planning, multi-tasking and time-management skills
12. Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage
Perks you deserve
In addition to an hourly rate of £12.75 ensuring you are paid for every hour worked, you also qualify for a quarterly bonus scheme!
We’ll support you in and out of the workplace by offering:
Health & Wellbeing - complimentary Fitness Suite Access, because your wellbeing is important
13. Meals - Tasty and Varied Meals in our Associate Dining Facility
14. Uniform & dry-cleaning service
15. Discounts - Enrolment in Perks at Work - Access to unlimited deals from retailers to restaurants, cinema’s and more
16. Travel - Discounted Hotel Accommodation Worldwide for you and your Friends & Family, 20% F&B Discount, 30% Retail Discount & 20% Spa Discount in Marriott Hotels Worldwide
17. Holidays - 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays increasing with service
18. Pay - Annual Performance Related Pay Review
19. Health - Cycle to work scheme
20. Pension & Life Assurance
21. Take Care Access to our Take Care Emotional Wellbeing Resources & Associate Assistance Service
22. Develop and Grow - Comprehensive Training and Development programs
23. Career - career progression opportunities are endless as the #1 leader in hospitality worldwide
24. Celebrate - Awards and Recognition Celebrations
Events - Calendar of Associate Focused & Fun Events
With this role you will be working 40 hours per week over 5 days, predominately Monday – Friday day shifts although there may be the need to cover weekends or evenings for show-rounds or to welcome your Clients for their event, after all you wouldn’t miss out seeing the smile on their face after all of your planning!
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or. equivalent.
Related Work Experience: At least 2 years of related work experience.
Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
License or Certification: None
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.