Event Planner

Hilton; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Hilton in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic Event Planner to deliver memorable experiences for guests while driving revenue through proactive selling and flawless event execution.

You will build strong client relationships, coordinate show rounds, manage vendor coordination, and ensure a smooth handover from sales to operations, contributing to Hilton's light of hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and hospitality sales.
• Ability to build client relationships and upsell opportunities.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Identify upselling opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Develop relationships with clients to tailor solutions.
• Coordinate hotel show rounds and promotional events.
• Oversee events calendar, manage third-party suppliers.
• Ensure smooth handover from sales to operations with accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with Sales Manager and senior management.

Skills

Event planning

Client relationship management

Sales techniques

Team collaboration

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work!

As an Event Planner, you’re not just driving revenue through proactive selling and strategic sales techniques – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

• Support revenue growth: Assist senior management identifying upselling opportunities, and contributing to overall revenue growth through effective sales techniques
• Build client relationships: Develop strong relationships with customers to understand their needs, deliver tailored solutions, and encourage repeat business
• Coordinate show rounds and promotions: Arrange and conduct engaging hotel show rounds, delivering exceptional experiences while supporting promotional initiatives to attract new and returning clients
• Manage event sales pipeline: Oversee the events calendar to maximise space utilisation, coordinate third-party suppliers, and ensure seamless planning and execution of all events
• Oversee client handover: Manage all event documentation and administration, ensuring accurate capture of client requirements and a smooth transition from sales to operations
• Support team and stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with the Sales Manager and Senior Hotel Management Team to support team objectives, plan key events, and drive overall performance

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

About The Team

How We’ll Help You Thrive

Benefits

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves, care for members of their team, and care for their loved ones. Eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.