Luxury Events Coordinator & Sales Specialist

Elite Hotels; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in Eastbourne is seeking an Events Co-Ordinator to manage sales enquiries for weddings and social functions. The role involves building customer relationships and producing event proposals and contracts. Ideal candidates should have experience in an events role, excellent communication skills, and a sales-focused mindset. This position offers 33.5 hours of work per week and includes various benefits.

Benefits

Employee benefits package

Investor in People Company

Qualifications

• Experience in an events role, ideally within a luxury venue.
• Excellent communication skills across all media.
• Sales focused with aptitude for closing and upselling.
• Administration & IT skills, including computer literacy.
• Attention to detail, professional manner, and understanding of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Deal proactively with sales enquiries including weddings and conferences.
• Meet and build relationships with customers.
• Produce event proposals, contracts, and invoices.
• Take ownership of projects and ensure execution.
• Work across departments to ensure continuity of service.

Skills

Experience in an events role

Excellent communication skills

Sales focused

Administration & IT skills

Attention to detail

Ability to use initiative

Experience with Opera

Job description

A luxury hotel group in Eastbourne is seeking an Events Co-Ordinator to manage sales enquiries for weddings and social functions. The role involves building customer relationships and producing event proposals and contracts. Ideal candidates should have experience in an events role, excellent communication skills, and a sales-focused mindset. This position offers 33.5 hours of work per week and includes various benefits.