Central Events & Group Sales Executive

The QHotels Collection; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Leeds is seeking a passionate individual for a sales position focused on MICE and Group opportunities. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, with previous sales experience preferred. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule, potential earnings of up to £2,000 on top of the salary, and numerous employee perks including health club membership and discounts.

Benefits

Free health club membership

Employee discounts across hotels

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Support with training and professional qualifications

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a sales role preferred.
• Hospitality experience or knowledge ideal.
• Training available for those with the willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maximise MICE and Group opportunities through new/existing enquiries.
• Provide the first impression to customers without cold calling.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Sales experience

Hospitality knowledge

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate, organised, positive individual who takes pride in their work?

Are you looking for a Monday to Friday role with no late nights?

The important stuff:

On target earnings - you could earn up to an additional £2,000 on top of your salary!

• Monday to Friday role – hours of work will be differing shifts between 8.30am & 6.00pm
• Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
• Discounts across The QHotels Collection
• Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
• Access to accommodation discounts in Hilton and Marriott worldwide
• 33 days holiday (for full time) including bank holidays
• Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
• Various learning & development available
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
• Refer a friend scheme
• FREE parking
• AND……much, much more!

What will I do?

This is a pivotal role as you’ll be the first impression a customer will have! No cold calling! You’ll focus on maximising MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) and Group opportunities through new and existing enquiries whilst meeting client expectations.

Is this the role for me?

Previous experience within a sales role would be preferred
Hospitality experience or knowledge would be ideal
Strong customer service skills
No experience? No problem, if you have the‘will’, we can train the‘skill’!

Curious to find out more?

The QHotels Collection is a selection of 19 hotels and resorts that share a passion for above-and-beyond service. All our 4* venues offer something different so whether you are seeking a couple of family getaway or if you are looking for a weekend golf or spa break, or simply looking to book a meeting or event, we will definitely have the ideal location for you!

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. We believe everyone should be treated equal so should you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can make the changes accordingly.

The QHotels Collection proudly supports the UK Armed Forces and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant achieving the Silver Award.