Events Manager

The Peninsula Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peninsula London is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead a small team and coordinate all group and event bookings. Reporting to the Director of Group & Events, you will support re-contracting annual bookings and drive revenues through upselling while creating exceptional guest experiences.

Join our award-winning group in a high-profile London property; enjoy market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits as part of a renowned luxury hotel brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years in planning, banquet, events, and conference services.
• Experience in hotel, travel or luxury consumer industries.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; adaptable and positive.
• Fluent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate larger VIP group and event bookings.
• Support the sales team with re-contracting annual bookings.
• Collaborate with Sales, Revenue, F&B & Marketing to drive revenues.
• Increase group & event revenues through creative proposals and upselling techniques.
• Create memorable events through client-focused planning and execution.

Skills

Event planning

Team leadership

Upselling

Vendor coordination

Job description

Job Description

The Peninsula London is seeking a passionate and talented

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market leading remuneration, service charge and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Job Description

The Peninsula London is seeking a passionate and talented Event Manager. With the support of the Director of Group & Events, the role leads a team of two Group & Events Planners and will be responsible for the planning and co-ordination of all group & event bookings. The role supports the group & event sales team with re-contracting annual bookings, increasing group and event revenues through innovative upselling techniques, and above all responsible for creating and delivering outstanding experiences for all group and events.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market leading remuneration, service charge and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the planning co-ordination of larger VIP group & event bookings. Support the sales team with re-contracting annual, repeat bookings at the hotel
• Manage key corporate, government, stakeholder events, product launches (automobile, film, fashion, art, Best of British) and financial roadshows
• Collaborate and identify opportunities with Sales, Revenue, F&B & Marketing to both drive revenues and enhance brand profile
• Increase group & event revenues through creative proposals and effective upselling techniques
• Responsible for creating memorable events through engaged, innovative, and supportive planning with each client

General Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years with previous planning, banquet, events, and conference services
• Previous experience in the hotel, travel, or related luxury consumer industries
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive
• Fluent English language skills