Wedding & Social Coordinator (Full Time)

Job description

Weddings & Social Events Coordinator

Wedding and Social Event Coordinators at our Marriott Hotels & Country Clubs specialise in providing memorable special occasions and peace of mind in knowing that there event will be well organised and smoothly executed. As part of our family of associates you will host a blend of seasonal events including weddings, anniversaries, christenings, birthdays and christmas.

This four star hotel is an enviable wedding venue which allows our sales & events team to provide a memorable experience for our guests and provides staff with extensive, ongoing training and development. Marriott International is the worlds' largest hotel company and provides associates with exciting long term career opportunities.

Relevant experience within a hotel events environment is preferred.

We offer our associates;

· Competitive pay for every hour worked plus potential gratuities
· Meals on duty
· Leisure membership at the hotel
· Global hotel room discounts for Marriott and it's brands
· Worldwide food and drink discounts
· An attractive long service programme
· Complimentary uniform
· Inclusive car parking

Summary of the role

· To take responsibility for all enquiries and bookings for Weddings and to assist with Social Events, including Birthdays, Christmas and Anniversary parties as required.
· To act as one point of contact for the client and to provide a smooth and efficient service to the client at all stages of the booking process including site visits
· To maximise all opportunities to sell the hotel facilities, including golf course and to ensure that every effort is made to convert enquiries through proposal and negotiation to achieve targets.
· To ensure that all administrative processes and system standards are constantly adhered to. Moreover that all enquiries are accurately entered into company systems in line with set standards and that company policy on credit checking and payment procedures is adhered to.
· To work with other properties to keep business within Marriott through effective cross-selling and referral process at enquiry and post event stage.
· To be involved in incentives, closing days, mail-shots, wedding fairs and other promotional events to identify and secure new business. These may include off site events.
· To ensure that all guest requirements are recorded accurately and to enable clear communication with the Operational Teams.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Ideally placed in Morley, just north of Derby, Breadsall Priory holds the distinction of being the oldest Marriott location in the world; our elegant Priory rooms date back to the year 1260.

Marriott Hotels, Marriott International's flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.