Corporate Events Executive

Rudding Park; Canada; In loco; CAD 57.000 - 104.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Enhanced pay for evenings/weekends

Service charge potential up to £5,000/

Company sick pay

Employee discounts on spa/dining/rooms

Annual party and wellbeing programs

Up to 30 days annual leave

Complimentary overnight stays after 3‑

Learning and development programmes

Wage Stream access

Employee assistance programme

Descrizione del lavoro

Rudding Park is seeking a commercially driven Corporate Events Sales Executive to lead corporate meetings, conferences and large-scale events. This role focuses on converting enquiries to bookings and growing revenue from existing clients.

You will engage with businesses, event agencies, corporate organizers and senior decision-makers to position Rudding Park as a premier destination for meetings and incentives.

Competenze

• Strong knowledge and passion for the hospitality industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with a high level of efficiency and attention to detail.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of Agilysys is preferable, but not essential as full training will be provided
• A minimum of 2 years experience

Mansioni

• Take ownership of corporate and large-event enquiries from initial enquiry through to confirmed booking.
• Respond quickly and professionally to enquiries, identifying the client's objectives, requirements, budget and decision-making process.
• Follow up all proposals and opportunities proactively to maximise conversion.
• Prepare compelling and commercially focused proposals and quotations.
• Conduct client meetings and site visits, confidently presenting Rudding Park's facilities and event capabilities.
• Negotiate with clients within agreed commercial parameters to secure profitable business.
• Identify opportunities to increase average booking value and total event spend.

Conoscenze

Hospitality passion

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Sales & negotiation

Agilysys knowledge

2 years experience

Strumenti

Agilysys

Descrizione del lavoro

We are not just hiring – we are looking for personalities that light up a room!

• How big is your smile?
• Do your eyes light up a room?
• Can you turn challenges into opportunities and guests into lifelong ambassadors

We believe that the best part of our team is the energy, positivity, and genuine smiles we share with every guest and team members.

If you've got any of the above, we want to hear from you.

We are on the hunt for enthusiastic, positive, and energetic people who thrive on creating moments that guests will remember long after they leave.

Job Summary

We are looking for a commercially driven and highly motivated Corporate Events Sales Executive to join the Sales & Events team at Rudding Park, with a particular focus on corporate business, conferences, meetings, large-scale events and high-value group business.

This role will be responsible for corporate business, converting enquiries into confirmed business and growing revenue from existing clients and accounts.

The successful candidate will be confident selling to businesses, event agencies, corporate organisers and senior decision-makers.

You will play a key role in positioning Rudding Park as a leading destination for corporate meetings, conferences, incentives, celebrations and large events.

Shift Pattern

40 hours per week, 5 over 7 days, with 1 or 2 weekends per month. Shift Patterns vary from 8am - 4.30pm, 8.30am -5pm, 9am - 5.30pm, 10.30am - 7pm.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong knowledge and passion for the hospitality industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with a high level of efficiency and attention to detail.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of Agilysys is preferable, but not essential as full training will be provided
• A minimum of 2 years experience

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of corporate and large-event enquiries from initial enquiry through to confirmed booking.
• Respond quickly and professionally to enquiries, identifying the client's objectives, requirements, budget and decision-making process.
• Follow up all proposals and opportunities proactively to maximise conversion.
• Prepare compelling and commercially focused proposals and quotations.
• Conduct client meetings and site visits, confidently presenting Rudding Park's facilities and event capabilities.
• Negotiate with clients within agreed commercial parameters to secure profitable business.
• Identify opportunities to increase average booking value and total event spend.

In Return For Your Hard Work And Commitment

• Enhanced pay - 50p per hour for evening work after 7pm (Sunday - Thursday), £1 per hour for weekend day work until 7pm (Saturdays and Sundays), £1.50 per hour for evenings from 7pm (Friday and Saturdays)
• Service Charge (Tronc) earn up to an additional £5,000 per year
• Company sick pay for up to 4 weeks
• A range of discounts including 50% off spa days and dining, not to mention preferential room rates for employees and family (subject to availability of course)
• Annual party, family fun days, and award dinners - we love to celebrate!
• Up to 30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Complimentary overnight stay for you and a guest (including dinner, bed and breakfast with spa) when you complete a three month probation
• FREE food and drink; The Green Room is our team's dedicated space to chill out, when not 'on stage' looking after our guests. You'll find a range of hot and cold food options with different areas to relax, catch up with your 'co-stars' or watch TV.
• Investment in personal growth through Apprenticeship, Training Courses and Development Programmes, dedicated Learning and Development Manager.
• Can't wait until pay day? Wage Stream allows you to pay yourself when you need it!
• Hospitality Rewards include FREE Employee Assistance Programme from Day 1
• Local discounts on gym memberships
• Complimentary counselling sessions to support mental health
• Wellbeing App with a range of support such as podcasts, fitness videos, recipes
• AND MUCH MORE...........

About Rudding Park

A privately-owned luxury hotel, Rudding Park has 90 bedrooms and suites, a destination spa, three restaurants and a kitchen garden, private cinema, two golf courses and meetings and events venue. Set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, Rudding Park is one of the most beautiful Harrogate hotels.

Rudding Park features the first Roof Top Spa in the UK and offers an extensive range hydrotherapy and thermal experiences. We offer an extensive range of treatments and guests can discover the Escape Zone - a peaceful and serene space to relax following a treatment. The Spa also offers an indoor swimming pool using natural waters from the grounds of Rudding Park, a Juniper Log Sauna, Rasul for traditional Moorish mud treatments, Retail Therapy, Hair Studio, Nail and Beauty Studio.