Meeting and Events Sales Executive

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel brand in Newbridge is seeking a Meeting & Events Executive to provide exceptional customer service, support the Meeting and Events Manager, and coordinate hospitality events. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a positive attitude, ensuring all guest inquiries are met with excellence. Join a dynamic team that values your talent and offers opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Meals provided whilst on shift

Sales incentives

Discounted use of leisure facilities

Free Car Parking

Discounted rates for hotel stays

Opportunities for personal development

Fully funded apprenticeships

Annual holiday entitlements

Pension enrolment

Qualifications

• Passionate and willing to learn.
• Positive attitude and ability to make guests smile.
• Enjoys teamwork and has excellent standards.
• Able to handle incoming calls for the Meeting and Events Department.
• Must have resilience and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all customer requests are handled efficiently.
• Provide administrative support to the Meeting and Events Manager.
• Greet visitors and maintain filing systems.
• Assist with co-ordination of hospitality events.
• Compile relevant reports for the Meeting and Events Manager.

Skills

Passionate and willingness to learn

Excellent standards

Good organisational / time management skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Job Ref: AM14794 | Branch: Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport | Location: Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh | Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary + incentives | Contract type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time | Shift pattern: Monday-Friday morning shifts | Hours per week: 40 | Posted date: 17/09/2025 | Closing date: 19/10/2025

The Role

• Ensure all customer requests and enquiries are dealt with in an efficient and business-like manner.
• Provide administrative support and diary management to the Meeting and Events Manager.
• Greet scheduled visitors and show to appropriate area or person.
• Maintain manual filing system to company standards.
• Maintenance of all market segment databases.
• Co-ordinate and execute all direct mailings as instructed by the Meeting and Events Manager.
• Assist with the co-ordination of corporate hospitality events.
• Conduct Market research/telesales campaigns as required.
• Compile sales packs and ensure that an adequate supply of relevant stationary and brochures are in stock.
• Meet specific sales targets set by management and head office
• Compile relevant weekly/monthly meeting, and reports for the Meeting and Events Manager.

Qualifications / What we’re looking for

• Passionate and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile
• Genuinely friendly and caring
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Ambitious and hard working
• Excellent standards
• Handle incoming calls for the Meeting and Events Department.
• Good organisational / time management skills.
• Resilient, creative, able to multitask and can work under pressure
• Ability to work morning, afternoon/evening, and weekends
• Able to deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time
• Arrange and co-ordinate travel schedules and reservations
• Is the Meeting & Events Executive role for you? Do you have the skill set and experience to take on this role?

Klarent Hospitality

Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for an Meeting & Events Executive

Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels in key locations across the UK and Ireland. We will nurture talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.

Benefits

• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Sales incentives and initiative rewards
• Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities – “Hotel specific”
• Free Car Parking – “Hotel specific”
• Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or free stays as rewards & recognition incentives
• Opportunities for personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
• Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
• Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements
• Pension enrolment

About the hotel

Welcome to DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport, where we’ll greet you at check-in with a warm chocolate chip cookie. Our hotel is 2 minutes from EDI Airport via complimentary 24-hour shuttle service, and just 20 minutes from historic city centre and landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Zoo and Princes Street. Catch a show at the EICC or Royal Highland Showground with ease during your stay. Reach Murrayfield Stadium in just 20 minutes via bus or tram.

Our spacious guest rooms are styled in cool, calm tones and offer complimentary WiFi access, a 32-inch LCD TV, large work desk, USB charging ports, and daily newspaper. Upgrade to a deluxe room to enjoy a welcome plate, mineral water, plush bathrobe, cosy slippers, and a later check-out time.

Gather with friends and co-workers at The Space, a modern venue that merges restaurant, bar and lounge. Savor the diverse menus with locally sourced ingredients, and stay connected with WiFi access, charging stations and Bluetooth connectivity. For your convenience, our Edinburgh hotel also has 24-hour room service. Go for a swim in the heated indoor pool, take a class in the fitness centre, or book a beauty appointment in our spa.

Planning an event in Edinburgh? Our hotel provides 22 fully equipped meeting rooms, all with WiFi access, natural daylight and air-conditioning. Host a meeting, social gathering or romantic wedding reception for up to 250 people. The hotel is also pleased to offer event catering, a business centre and ample car parking.