Groups & Events Lead — Drive Bookings & Guest Experiences

Sales

Greater London

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ holiday
Pension scheme
Health cash plan
Employee discounts
Learning platform access

Job summary

Meliá Hotels International is seeking a Groups & Events Executive to manage bookings and ensure seamless event delivery at the Meliá White House in London. You will be a key point of contact for clients, coordinating logistics and maximising guest satisfaction.

The role requires excellent communication and planning skills, a passion for service, and teamwork to liaise with multiple hotel departments. A competitive salary, along with several benefits including holiday and health incentives, is

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in Groups & Events, Conference & Banqueting, or Sales is desirable.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills to manage multiple bookings.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage confirmed group and event bookings from contract to departure.
  • Coordinate pre-event logistics including contracts and billing.
  • Liaise with hotel departments to ensure smooth delivery of events.
  • Identify upselling opportunities while securing profitable terms.
  • Follow up with clients after events to gather feedback.

Skills

Organisational skills
Communication skills
Customer focus
Commercial awareness
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Flexibility

Tools

SAP

Job description

Meliá Hotels International is seeking a Groups & Events Executive to manage bookings and ensure seamless event delivery at the Meliá White House in London. You will be a key point of contact for clients, coordinating logistics and maximising guest satisfaction.

The role requires excellent communication and planning skills, a passion for service, and teamwork to liaise with multiple hotel departments. A competitive salary, along with several benefits including holiday and health incentives, is

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