Groups Conference & Events Executive

Job description

Time to invest in your career! 

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE WORLD'S #1 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 Rate  of  £ 27,314.15

·       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

·       Discounted dental and health cover

·       High street discounts:  with Perks at Work

·       Discounted car park

·       Holiday:  28 days   including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)

·       Modern and inclusive  Team Member’s areas

·       Incentive  after probation

 

What will I be doing?

• Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs

• Manage conference & events room blocks and rooming lists in accordance to hotel strategy and customer needs

• Attend pre & post conference client meetings

• Ensure a successful client event by working together with the Front Office and Event Planning team

• Participate in hotel promotional activities

• Actualising C&E group revenue

• Complete quality checks in line with company standards

• Maintain a high level of product knowledge about the hotel and local area

• Manage telephone and email enquiries in a prompt and professional manner and in accordance with company strategy & standards ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at all times.

• Ensure the accurate administration of all bookings and related correspondence including billing details.

What are we looking for?

 

• Positive attitude and good communication skills

• Confident telephone manner

• Commitment to delivering an exceptional level of customer service

• Great team spirit / Supportive and respectful with others

• Excellent organisational and administration skills

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel

 

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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