EVENT EXECUTIVE

Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club; Thurnham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Hotel discounts

Leisure club membership

Benefit Hub access

Training & progression

Job summary

Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club in Kent is seeking an Event Executive to join our Sales Team. You will guide clients through event options, plan bespoke packages, and ensure every detail is flawlessly executed to deliver warm welcomes and memorable experiences.

This role emphasises building relationships, upselling catering and accommodation, and preparing proposals, contracts and BEOs with precision.

Qualifications

• A warm, welcoming, people-focused personality.
• A commercially aware individual with a proactive approach.
• A collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong planning, multitasking, and time-management abilities.
• Previous hospitality/events or sales experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with clients daily to build relationships and identify opportunities.
• Foster lasting relationships with clients, ensuring exceptional service and repeat bookings.
• Act as primary contact for clients and guests, providing clear information about facilities and services.
• Use sales techniques to maximise revenue while nurturing loyalty.
• Conduct personalised show rounds of the hotel for prospective clients.
• Create bespoke event packages for corporate, social, and private events.
• Prepare client quotations including proposals, contracts, and BEOs with accuracy.
• Upsell food & beverage, accommodation, and additional services to maximise revenue.
• Create information packs, brochures, and promotional materials to support sales.
• Collaborate with all hotel departments to maintain a positive, efficient environment.
• Support Sales & Marketing with essential administrative tasks.

Skills

Hospitality sales

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Time management

Planning & multitasking

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Event Executive to become part of our Sales Team.

Our guests already expect exceptional service, comfortable spaces, and great food—but you’ll help elevate their experience even further. As an Event Executive, you’ll be the person who brings their vision to life. From guiding them through our event options to ensuring every detail is perfectly executed, you’ll help create warm welcomes, seamless experiences, and unforgettable moments that keep guests returning time and time again.

What you’ll do

• Proactively engage with clients on a daily basis to build strong relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Foster lasting relationships with new and existing clients, ensuring exceptional service and generating repeat bookings.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients and guests, providing clear and friendly information about hotel facilities and services.
• Use effective sales techniques to maximise revenue while nurturing guest loyalty.
• Conduct personalised show rounds of the hotel for prospective clients, showcasing facilities and promoting event and accommodation opportunities.
• Create bespoke event packages for corporate, social and private events, tailored to meet individual client requirements.
• Prepare detailed client quotations including proposals, contracts, and banquet event orders (BEOs), ensuring accuracy and attention to detail throughout the booking process.
• Proactively upsell food and beverage packages, accommodation, and additional services to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Create information packs, brochures, and promotional materials to support sales activities and showcase the hotels offerings.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all hotel departments to foster a positive, efficient and cohesive working environment.
• Support the Sales & Marketing team with essential administrative and office tasks.

What we’re looking for

• A warm, welcoming, people-focused personality.
• A commercially aware individual with a proactive approach.
• A collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong planning, multitasking, and time-management abilities.
• Previous experience in a hospitality, events or sales role would be advantageous.

What You’ll Get from Us

• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Global hotel discounts for you, friends & family
• Complimentary Leisure Club membership
• Access to Benefit Hub for unlimited deals from retailers to restaurants and more.
• Training, development and endless career progression

In this role you’ll work 40 hours per week across five days, primarily Monday to Friday during daytime hours. There may be occasions when weekend or evening cover is needed for show rounds or to personally welcome your clients on their event day — after all, you won’t want to miss the smile on their faces when they see your hard work come to life.