Wedding & Special Events Executive

Job description

The impact you’ll make 

When the guest walks through the door, imagine the look on their face when they take that first look around, all the planning has been executed down to the smallest detail.  You’ll help deliver the warmest welcomes and most memorable events that keep them coming back again and again. 

You’ll make suggestions to create the most unique events that stand out from any others and ensure its unique and one of a kind.

What you’ll do 

·  Respond to all wedding and social event enquires across various channels 
·  Conduct show rounds and use suggestive selling to maximise revenue
·  Build strong relationships with clients to ensure a seamless event  
·  Prepare sales-related documents, including proposals, contracts and banquet event orders
·  Put together information packages, brochures and other promotional materials
·  Arrange, support and promote events such as wedding fairs
·  Be a point of contact for clients and guests, responding to questions about hotel facilities and services
·  Whilst the role will predominately be focused on weddings and special events you may be required to support with other event enquiries and bookings

What we’re looking for 

·  A warm, people-oriented demeanour
·  A team-first attitude 
·  A gift for paying attention to the smallest details 
·  The ability to think outside of the box and upsell to create memorable events 
·  Planning, multi-tasking and time-management skills 
·  Previous experience in a similar role as a Wedding or Special Events executive would be an advantage but not essential 

Perks you deserve

We’ll support you in and out of the workplace by offering:

·  Health & Wellbeing - complimentary Leisure Club Membership & discounted Golf Rates because your wellbeing is important
·  Meals - Tasty and Varied Meals in our Associate Dining Facility 
·  Uniform & dry-cleaning service
·  Discounts - Enrolment in Perks at Work - Access to unlimited deals from retailers to restaurants, cinema’s and more
·  Travel - Discounted Hotel Accommodation Worldwide for you and your Friends & Family, 20% F&B Discount, 30% Retail Discount & 20% Spa Discount in Marriott Hotels Worldwide 
·  Holidays -  20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays increasing with service
·  Pay -  Annual Performance Related Pay Review 
·  Service Charge - Eligibility to receive Service Charge 
·  Health - Cycle to work scheme
·  Pension & Life Assurance
·  Flexibility –  do you need flexibility in your life, talk to us as we know worklife balance is important 
·  Take Care Access to our Take Care Emotional Wellbeing Resources & Associate Assistance Service 
·  Develop and Grow - Comprehensive Training and Development programs
·  Career  - career progression opportunities are endless as the #1 leader in hospitality worldwide 
·  Celebrate  - Awards and Recognition Celebrations
·  Events -  Monthly Calendar of Associate Focused & Fun Events

With this role you will be working 40 hours per week over 5 days, predominately Monday – Friday day shifts although there may be the need to cover weekends or evenings for showrounds or to welcome your Clients for their event, after all you wouldn’t miss out seeing the smile on their face after all of your planning.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability, age and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

 

 

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Delta Hotels provide a seamless travel experience that has been thoughtfully designed with the essential needs of the modern frequent traveler in mind. We flawlessly deliver the key essentials guests need and we work hard to eliminate everything they don’t. At Delta Hotels by Marriott, we are always warm, wise and in control so our guests can focus on what’s most important. With a strong presence in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Delta Hotels by Marriott is rapidly expanding across markets all around the world. If you enjoy delivering purposeful service and focusing on the details that matter, we invite you to explore jobs at Delta Hotels by Marriott. In joining Delta Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin  your purpose,  belong  to an amazing global​ team, and  become  the best version of you.