Meeting & Events Coordinator

LGH Hotel Management Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in London seeks a Meeting & Events Coordinator to lead innovative social banqueting and seasonal events. Responsibilities include planning and executing events, understanding customer needs, and maximizing revenue. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and time management skills with previous experience in hospitality. This role offers a dynamic work environment in the heart of London.

Benefits

Employee discounts on bedroom rates

Access to IHG employee room benefit programme

Shopping discounts

Eye care benefits

Free legal & money advice

Counseling sessions

Cycle to work scheme

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous meeting & events experience in hospitality, preferably hotels.
• Strong people management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sales experience.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute site visits and hotel show rounds.
• Identify customer needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Develop and maintain an extensive network of suppliers.
• Produce detailed proposals for event bookings.
• Upsell solutions to enhance event experiences.

Skills

People management skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Time management skills

Tools

Opera Sales and Catering

Job description

Meeting & Events Coordinator

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park

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The Opportunity

Are you great with people? Highly collaborative? A problem solver with a keen eye for detail? This could be the perfect job opportunity for you!

What You'll Do:

As a Meeting and Events Coordinator, you'll be involved in all our social banqueting, weddings, Christmas, and seasonal special events inquiries.

• Plan and execute: Proactively schedule site visits and hotel show rounds (including virtual ones) to convert inquiries into bookings.
• Understand needs: Identify customer needs and provide tailored solutions to match our hotel products and services, ensuring maximum revenue from events and weddings.
• Network and coordinate: Develop and maintain an extensive network of local supplier contacts and internal stakeholders to facilitate seamless event coordination.
• Create proposals: Produce detailed and accurate proposals for local event bookings, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Upsell solutions: Proactively upsell solutions to enhance the event experience and maximise revenue.

Benefits

• Employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme globally (T&Cs apply).
• Shopping discounts on groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and holidays.
• Eye care benefits.
• Free legal & money advice.
• Counseling sessions.
• Hospital & death benefit plans.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing tips, fitness videos, recipes, and health advice.
• Wellbeing podcasts and TV.
• Breathing exercises.
• 24/7 advice and support line.
• Team rewards & recognition.
• Free meals on duty.
• Free parking.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous meeting & events experience in hospitality, preferably hotels, but relevant experience in other sectors considered.
• Strong people management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sales experience.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience with Opera Sales and Catering is desirable but not essential.

Hotel

Discover the vibrant heart of London at the Holiday Inn London - Regent’s Park! Located minutes from Great Portland Street and Regent’s Park Tube stations, with easy access to the A501 and Heathrow Airport, our hotel offers seamless connectivity.

Enjoy nearby attractions like Regent’s Park, Oxford Street, Madame Tussauds, Sherlock Holmes Museum, London Zoo, the British Museum, and the British Library. The West End is just a 15-minute walk away, with vibrant bars and restaurants of Soho nearby.

About us

Join LGH Hotels Management, a growing portfolio of 42 hotels across the UK, including brands like Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western. We offer exciting career opportunities in the hospitality industry. Be part of shaping the future of UK hospitality with us!