Senior Cluster Meeting and Events Planning Executive

Job description

Senior Cluster M&E Planning Executive

A Meeting & Events (M&E) Planning Executive will actively plan and organize large scale, international events as well as national & local events within the cluster hotels. You will ensure a smooth-running operation for our customers and their events and you will maximize revenue by upselling our products to existing client events inhouse.

What will I be doing?

A Meeting & Events (M&E) Planning Executive will actively plan and organize large scale, international events as well as national & local events within the cluster hotels. You will ensure a smooth-running operation for our customers and their events and you will maximize revenue by upselling our products to existing client events inhouse. The Meeting & Events (M&E) Planning Executive will interact frequently with customers and guests to learn about their needs and develop relationships from which to earn repeat and expanded business. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

·  Ensure a smooth planning and understanding of the client’s requirements
·  Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs
·  Focus on a consistently executed up-selling approach
·  Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds
·  Participate in hotel promotional activities
·  Maintain a high standard within our banqueting event orders
·  High level of communication skills, internally and with stakeholders of the client and their event
·  Attention to detail

A Meeting & Events (M&E) Planning Executive is serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

·  Demonstrated previous experience in the Meeting and Events Planning function in the hotel industry
·  Up selling capability
·  Excellent organizational and planning skills
·  Accountable and resilient
·  Ability to work under pressure
·  Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

·  Knowledge of the hotel property management systems
·  Previous experience in the same or similar role
·  Good local market knowledge
·  Czech language (business level)

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands .  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!