Event Planning Executive

Job description

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE WORLD'S #2 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE - No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow. 

 

A WORLD OF REWARDS

·  Yearly salary ranging from £28,000 to £30,000
·  Free, healthy   and high quality   meals  when on duty
·  Grow your Career !
·  Personal Development  programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
·  A chance to make a difference  through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing ( https://cr.hilton.com )
·  Team Member Travel Program:  discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
·  Team Member Referral Program
·  High street discounts:  with Perks at Work
·  Holiday:  28 days   including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
·  Modern and inclusive  Team Member’s areas

 

An Event Planning Executive will be creating and inspiring with innovative ideas to deliver exceptional bespoke events. As an Event Planning Executive  you will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of weddings, conventions, social groups, conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions. The Event Planning Executive will interact frequently with Guests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business.

Specifically, an Event Planning Executive will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

·  Seek proactive opportunities to increase sales and sales convention within team.
·  Create unique and bespoke events for our clients utilising our food and beverage experiences, production company & expertise
·  Focus on a consistently executed up-selling approach
·  Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs
·  Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds delivering wow moments
·  Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events
·  Participate in hotel promotional activities
·  Work with 3rd Party suppliers
·  Liaise with Senior Hotel Management Team in planning of key events.

 

 

What are we looking for?

An Event Planning Executive serving Hilton is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

·  Good organisational and administration skills
·  Positive attitude and good communication skills
·  Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
·  Confident telephone manner
·  High level of IT skills
·  Numerate
·  Excellent grooming standards
·  Creativity and innovation 

 

 

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical.  That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.

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