Group & Events Planning Coordinator

The Peninsula London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in London is seeking an enthusiastic Group & Events Planning Coordinator to plan and coordinate all group and event bookings. You will be responsible for increasing revenues through creative upselling techniques and supporting the sales team with re-contracting annual bookings. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in planning or events, excellent communication skills, and fluent English. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Market leading remuneration

Service charge

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years in planning, banquet, events, or conference services.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and staff.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and coordinating group & event bookings.
• Support sales team with re-contracting annual bookings.
• Increase revenues through creative upselling techniques.
• Collaborate with various departments to drive revenues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Client relationship building

Fluent English

Job description

The Peninsula London is seeking to hire an enthusiastic Group & Events Planning Coordinator. With the support of the Event Manager this role will be responsible for the planning 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 creative 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 and co-ordination of group & event bookings creating memorable and innovative group & events.
• Support the sales team with re-contracting annual, repeat bookings at the hotel.
• Increase group & event revenues through creative effective upselling techniques.
• Collaborate and identify opportunities with Sales, Revenue, F&B & Marketing to both drive revenues and enhance brand profile.
• Participate in relevant alignment meetings such as the daily hotel and division briefings, monthly sales and marketing, group resume meetings, pre-con meetings, client feedback meetings, daily and weekly BEO meetings, operational feedback meetings and credit/PM meetings.
• Manage relationship with external all approved Peninsula London suppliers with a keen focus to drive revenues through the other revenue streams.

General requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years with previous planning, banquet, events or conference services.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and staff.
• Fluent English language skills.

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.