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Events Planner

Hilton

England

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

18 days ago

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Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking an Events Planner in the United Kingdom to maximise revenue opportunities in group reservations and events. The ideal candidate will manage an events schedule, ensure successful execution of events, and maintain strong customer relationships. This role requires excellent organisational skills, a commitment to customer service, and a background in sales. The company offers numerous benefits, including personal development programs and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Sales incentives paid quarterly

Personal Development programmes

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Discounted dental and health cover

Free Parking

Accommodation available with bills included

Responsibilities

Maximise revenue opportunities in group reservations and events.
Manage an events schedule to maximize yield.
Focus on a consistently executed up-selling approach.
Build strong relationships with customers.
Arrange and carry out hotel show rounds.
Ensure complete administration and execution of planned events.
Participate in hotel promotional activities.

Skills

Good organisational and administration skills

Positive attitude and good communication skills

Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service

Confident telephone manner

High level of IT skills

Excellent grooming standards

Demonstrated previous experience working in a Sales environment

Tools

ERP Systems

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UKs #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025 AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS!

No two days or two hotels are the same but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. To share the light and warmth of hospitality. With amazing training resources and support from both managers and colleagues there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.

Benefits

Sales incentives paid quarterly
Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes Find out what and how we are doing ( )
Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
Team Member Referral Program
High street discounts: with Perks at Work
Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
Discounted dental and health cover
Free Parking
Accommodation available with all bills included
Guest Experience Day as part of your induction

Modern and inclusive Team Members areas

As an Events Planner you will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of group reservations conferences and events by planning large programmes and increasing conversions. The Events Planning Executive will interact frequently with Guests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business. Specifically an Events Planning Executive will perform the following tasks to the highest standards :

Receive and convert incoming enquiries to achieve targets and maximize revenue
Manage an events schedule to maximise yield
Focus on a consistently executed up‑selling approach
Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs
Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds
Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events
Participate in hotel promotional activities

What are we looking for

An Events Planner serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role you should maintain the attitude behaviours skills and values that follow :

Good organisational and administration skills
Positive attitude and good communication skills
Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
Confident telephone manner
High level of IT skills
Excellent grooming standards
Demonstrated previous experience working in a Sales environment

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