Events Executive

Aimbridge; Kingston upon Hull, Willerby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimbridge is seeking an Events Executive to promote and execute meetings and events within the hotel. This role requires excellent communication, organisational skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. The successful candidate will manage multiple tasks, ensure client satisfaction, and stay updated on event planning trends.

Benefits

Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned

Flexible working opportunities

Staff meals on duty

Access to hotel gym facilities

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills for client interaction.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Customer service skills to ensure a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote and execute all Meetings & Events business.
• Record and process enquiries efficiently.
• Liaise with hotel team to meet targets and KPIs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Customer Service Skills

Knowledge of Event Planning

Flexibility

Job description

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• Flexible working opportunities
• Staff meals on duty
• Starting salary above national minimum wage
• Access to hotel gym facilities
• Free staff parking

A day in the life of…

As Events Executive, you will be responsible for promoting and executing all Meetings & Events business within the hotel (including weddings, parties, wakes and conferences) and as an ambassador to the hotel, you will be an expert on all the facilities on offer with the ability to advise guests based on their individual needs. You will also record and process all enquiries that are made by phone, email, or face to face to ensure all guests are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner.

You will work with your teammates and liaise with the wider hotel team to ensure all leads are followed and departmental targets and individual KPI's are met.

What do we need from you?

• Communication Skills: As the face of our meetings and events at the hotel you’ll need to have excellent communication skills to successfully interact with clients, vendors, and hotel staff. You should be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills are essential for this role. You’ll need to be able to manage multiple tasks, prioritise responsibilities, and work effectively under pressure. They should have excellent attention to detail and be able to manage budgets and schedules.
• Customer Service Skills: you’ll work with our guest first hand so you’ll need excellent customer service skills to ensure that our clients have a positive experience. You should be able to anticipate client needs, provide excellent service, and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Knowledge of Event Planning: Ideally, we’d love you to have knowledge of event planning, including understanding of logistics, catering, audio-visual equipment, and other details involved in planning and executing successful events. You should also be able to stay up to date with trends in event planning and hospitality.
• Flexibility: To handle unexpected changes or last-minute requests you’ll need to be flexible and approachable. You should be able to think on their feet and quickly come up with solutions to any issues that arise.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’

So, click apply today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.