Assistant Manager, Groups, Conferences & Events

Apex Hotels; Dunblane; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Training and development from day one

Employee events and celebrations

Company communication APP

Job summary

Apex Hotels in Dunblane (or Dundee) is seeking a Group, Conference & Events Assistant Manager to drive and manage conference, events and group bookings from enquiry to execution. You will support the GCE Manager, maximise revenue, coordinate with operations and nurture client relationships across spaces.

The role is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave and offers development opportunities, a competitive rate of pay and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in events or group sales, ideally within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and target-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Proficiency in booking systems (Infor/Opera/Delphi) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the GCE Manager with day-to-day leadership of the Events & Groups team.
• Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings, maximise revenue across bedrooms, meeting rooms, and event spaces.
• Build relationships with corporate, leisure and agency clients to drive repeat business.
• Conduct client meetings and site visits to secure new business.
• Coordinate event requirements with operational departments for seamless delivery.
• Prepare and manage function sheets with accurate event details.
• Attend and support events, resolving issues and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Maintain booking and client records in hotel systems and databases.
• Produce reports on sales performance and trends for decision-making.
• Monitor team productivity and identify process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Multitasking

Customer service

Tools

Infor

Opera

Delphi

Microsoft Office

Job description

Apex Hotels in Dunblane (or Dundee) is seeking a Group, Conference & Events Assistant Manager to drive and manage conference, events and group bookings from enquiry to execution. You will support the GCE Manager, maximise revenue, coordinate with operations and nurture client relationships across spaces.

The role is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave and offers development opportunities, a competitive rate of pay and a range of employee benefits.