Event Sales Co-ordinator

Starwood Hotels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across properties

Health & Wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Free food on shift

Pension scheme

Cycle schemes

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in Manchester is seeking a magnetic Event Sales Coordinator for Treehouse Manchester to drive revenue and deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will be a natural at relationship building, with a strong focus on maximizing profitability and executing flawless events.

The role requires experience in reservations, event invoicing, catering services, and detailed event planning (BEOs), along with solid administrative and communications skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in reservations and/or sales office administration.
• Strong invoicing and billing experience for events.
• Experience in catering events services & events.
• Experience in completing BEOs with keen final-detail eye.
• Strong administrative, organization, and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and accurate.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, goal oriented and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and guest service orientation; team player.

Responsibilities

• Support reservations and sales office operations for events.
• Handle invoicing and billing for events and services.
• Coordinate catering event services and client requirements.
• Prepare and review BEOs with attention to detail.
• Maintain strong administrative and communication standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet revenue goals and deadlines.

Skills

Reservations

Sales office

Invoicing

Event billing

Catering events

BEOs

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Guest service

Job description

Grow with us... Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful, and we want to keep it that way. Our industry-leading Sales Teams have become known for its ability to maximize the hotel’s profitability while delivering impeccable, perfectly executed experiences for our guests. Our team at Treehouse Manchester is in search of a magnetic Event Sales Coordinator with remarkable tenacity, a sharp leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, who’s good-natured, a natural at relationship building, and puts their client’s needs at the top of their priority list, while meeting (or surpassing) all revenue goals for the department.

You’re a natural at what you do - and you love it. If this sounds like you, you should probably sell us on why.

About You...

• Desirable candidate has experience in reservations, and/ or Sales office administration.
• Strong experience in invoicing and billing of events
• Experience in catering events services & events.
• Experience in completing BEO’s with a keen eye for final details.
• Strong administrative, organization, and technical skills & written communication skills
• Must be detail oriented and accurate
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, goal oriented and must meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and guest service oriented with a sincere, friendly and helpful personality.
• Willing to “pitch-in” and assist colleagues with their job duties and be a team player.
• Flexibility to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation and work a varying schedule to reflect business needs of the hotel.

Within Treehouse Manchester, every detail is imagined through the carefree, optimistic lens and balanced with a distinctly modern sensibility. With attentive service, locally inspired fun amenities, thoughtful programming, and reimagined culinary delights curated by celebrated local chefs Sam Grainger and Mary-Ellen McTague. There will be two restaurants, as well as a panoramic rooftop bar and a secret hideaway to explore. We are about playfulness and freedom.

Our Culture Is Caring And Thoughtful, And We Deliver Good-natured And Informed Service, Perfectly Executed To Evoke a Sense Of Fulfilment And Well-being. As a Part Of Our Team, You Can Look Forward To Activities And Perks That Drive Your Passion For Nature Such As

• Designed by Nature work environment
• Inclusive & equitable work environment for all
• Team Member recognition programs
• Pay it Forward: a day annually to volunteer & plus hotel organised volunteer opportunities throughout the year
• Earth day giving back activities.
• Cycle Schemes
• Mental Health Training with local collaborators
• Life Harmony: a refreshed look at agility working.
• Health & Wellness programs throughout the year
• Discounts across our properties and venues worldwide for all team members
• Paid Breaks for leaders.
• Enhance holidays- Up to 33 days for all
• Optional private medical schemes with optical and dental
• Paid sickness absence for all
• Increased pension scheme offering
• Career Advancement: We’re growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities (around the globe)!
• Wagestream financial planning services
• Recommend and friend schemes.
• Free food on shift in the best team heart-of-house spaces in Manchester.

It’s 1 World

Creating a culture of inclusivity is our responsibility as human beings—to each other, and to the 1 beautiful world we share. We stand together in our pledge to grow diverse and equitable representation for everyone in our growing community of team members, guests, and partners.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Us...

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.