Group & Event Sales Executive

Rocco Forte Hotels Germany_Career; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic luxury hotel chain in Edinburgh is seeking a dedicated sales team member. In this role, you will attract new business for events, nurture guest accounts, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We seek enthusiastic candidates with a passion for hospitality and exceptional communication skills. This position offers a salary of £33,000 gross per annum and various perks, including discounts on hotel rates and extensive development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted rates across our collection of iconic hotels

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Meals on duty

Social activities and events

Recognition programs

Occupational Pension Scheme

50% discount on food and beverages

25% discount on Spa Treatments

Cycle to Work Scheme

Local Retailer Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for fine dining and luxury hospitality.
• Exceptional communication skills and strong sales talent.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Attract new business for private dining and events.
• Respond to inquiries and issue proposals.
• Build relationships and close deals.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales techniques

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Relationship building

Job description

Our hotel

The Balmoral is located at Edinburgh’s most prestigious address, No. 1 Princes Street, where the Old Town stops and the New Town begins. Our hotel’s majestic clock defines the city’s skyline, and since the day we opened in 1902, it has run three minutes fast to ensure our guests will never miss their train.

Your key responsibilities

Rocco Forte Hotels is a collection of iconic hotels that respect the individuality of the location and its team members, encouraging them to be their natural selves while providing a local, authentic experience to our guests.

As a valued part of the Forte family, you will:

• Play a vital part in attracting new business for our private dining, events offering as well as nurturing our existing key guest accounts
• Respond promptly to inquiries, issue detailed proposals, and conduct site inspections
• Build strong relationships, close deals, and bring events to life with precision and elegance
• Achieve and exceed the sales targets
• Have a proactive mindset
• Organised and detail orientated to thrive in a busy environment
• A warm, polished, and professional demeanor
  
  

Who we are looking for

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are passionate about celebrating the individuality of our hotels and guests.

We Are Looking For Team Members Who Bring

• Passion for fine dining and the luxury hospitality world
• Exceptional communication skills with a command of market-leading sales techniques and a strong talent for recognising new business opportunities and creating new revenue streams
• Enthusiastic with a strong work ethic
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure sales environment
• Deep understanding of the luxury hospitality market
• Keep up to date with the trends and the competitor offerings
  
  

Expected package for this role £33,000 gross per annum (includes discretionary service charge)

Why work with us

Being part of Rocco Forte Hotels means engaging in a career where passion and dedication are recognised and rewarded, making it an ideal place for those seeking growth and excellence in the hospitality industry.

Working With Us Provides Access To The Following Perks

• Discounted rates across our collection of iconic hotels
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Meals on duty, laundry of uniforms
• Social activities and events
• Recognition programs
• Annual awards
• Occupational Pension Scheme
• 50% discount on food and beverages
• 25% discount on Spa Treatments
• 20% discount on Health Spa products
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Local Retailer Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to become a valued part of Rocco Forte Hotels, an inspirational place to work, known for its commitment to excellence and a sense of familiar family culture everywhere, combined with the passion, commitment and desire from team members to delight guests and serve one another.