Wedding & Events Executive
New Forest Hotels | Full-time, Permanent. Love people, unforgettable events, and closing deals that actually mean something? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for a Wedding & Events Executive to join our team at New Forest Hotels.
You’ll be working full-time (40 hours a week) on a permanent contract, earning a competitive salary of £27,270 + commission.
Working Pattern
* 5 days over 7 (40 hours per week)
* Weekends are part of the role
* Typical shifts: Tuesday-Saturday or Wednesday-Sunday
What’s in it for you?
* 28 days holiday plus a duvet day on your birthday
* Competitive commission scheme
* Loads of career development & training opportunities
* Free staff parkingHospitality Action Wellbeing EAP
* Discounts across our hotels and local attractions
* A supportive, values‑led team that actually cares
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be the go-to person for couples and clients planning their big moments—guiding them from first enquiry to sealed deal.
* Responding to email & phone enquiries (inbound and outbound)
* Creating quotes, proposals, contracts, and invoices
* Building strong relationships with new and existing clients
* Hosting show rounds and meeting clients face-to-face
* Upselling where it makes sense (and adds value)
* Managing enquiries through to confirmed bookings
* Working closely with account management & operations teams
* Attending wedding fairs, exhibitions, and networking events
* Ensuring smooth handovers once contracts are signed
* Representing New Forest Hotels with confidence and personality
You are:
* Honest, reliable, and take pride in your work
* Big on teamwork and lifting others up
* Passionate about delivering standout customer experiences
* Organised, proactive, and confident handling clients
* A great communicator—in person, on the phone, and via email
* A natural ambassador for the New Forest Hotels brand
You’ll need:
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
* Strong Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
* A confident and friendly phone manner
* A flexible, can‑do attitude
* Sales experience (preferred, but not essential)
Our venues are remote, so your own transport is essential.
Sound like you?
If you want to be part of a community that values storytelling, sustainability, and creating genuinely meaningful experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
Click apply today and start your journey with New Forest Hotels.
Due to high application volumes, if you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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