Meeting & Events Diary Manager

De Vere Beaumont Estate; Windsor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Meeting & Events Diary Manager to enhance their dynamic sales office team. This pivotal role involves overseeing a diverse range of meeting spaces and leading a corporate enquiries team to achieve strategic revenue targets. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating exceptional diary management and sales skills while providing hands-on support. With a comprehensive benefits package, including career progression opportunities and a supportive work culture, this position offers a unique chance to grow within a leading venue known for its excellence in events.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Management Bonus Scheme

Free Meals on Duty

Complimentary Leisure Club Access

Extra Paid Day Off for Birthday

Annual 2-Night Stay with Dinner

Exclusive Colleague Rates

31 Days Holiday

Career Progression Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in diary management and events sales management.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and guide a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of meeting spaces and bedrooms.
• Support the Director of Meetings & Events in operational tasks.

Skills

Diary Management

Meetings & Events Sales Management

Commercial Understanding of Events

Team Leadership

Experience with Opera or Equivalent

Tools

Opera Hotel Booking System

Job description

Looking to take the next step in your Meeting & Events Sales Office management career?

We are recruiting for a Meeting & Events Diary Manager to join the team at one of the UK’s largest meeting & event venues - De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor.

Role Overview

As the Meeting & Events Diary & Conversion Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Meetings & Events. This involves overseeing the management of 45 meeting spaces and 429 bedrooms, ensuring the smooth and strategic operation of the Meetings and Events Enquiries team within the sales office. You will primarily focus on sales, overseeing a corporate enquiries team of six, monitoring enquiries, showrounds, conversions, and revenue targets through effective diary management and hands-on support.

Your Skills & Experience

1. Diary Management/Meetings & Events Sales Management experience, including enquiry handling, conversion activities, and conducting site visits.
2. A good commercial understanding of Meetings and Events within hotels to make crucial business decisions.
3. Experience working in a fast-paced event sales environment and collaborating with senior management to achieve strategic goals.
4. Supportive and motivational team leadership skills to help prioritize workloads and achieve targets.
5. Experience with Opera or an equivalent hotel booking system.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package for the role of Meeting & Events Diary Manager, including:

• Competitive salary plus management bonus scheme
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities
• Extra paid day off for your birthday and a £20 love to shop voucher
• Annual 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus rewards for long service
• Exclusive £50 colleague rates for overnight stays and 50% discount on Food & Beverage
• 31 days holiday, increasing to 33 days annually
• Access to discounts via the Exclusively Yours Benefits portal
• Career progression opportunities, including Apprenticeship programmes and study support
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Financial wellbeing platform Wagestream for instant access to your pay
• Recognition programmes and team events
• Company Life Assurance scheme for financial security