Meeting & Events Coordinator

LGH Hotels Management Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel management company in London seeks a detail-oriented individual for a pivotal role in coordinating events and enhancing guest experiences. Responsibilities include planning site visits, understanding customer needs, and creating tailored event proposals. Ideal candidates should have a background in hospitality, strong communication skills, and sales experience. Join us and contribute to delivering exceptional service in the vibrant heart of London.

Benefits

Employee discounts on bedroom rates

Access to IHG employee room benefit programme

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous meeting and events experience within hospitality, preferably hotels.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Sales experience and excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute site visits and hotel show rounds to convert inquiries.
• Identify customer needs and provide tailored solutions for events.
• Develop and maintain a network of local supplier contacts.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Sales experience

Time management

Tools

Opera Sales and Catering

Job description

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

• 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 maximize revenue.

Benefits

• Employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio (T&Cs apply).
• Shopping discounts on groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and holidays.
• Eye care, free legal & money advice, counseling sessions, hospital & death benefit plans, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing support, and more.
• Free meals on duty, free parking, and team reward & recognition.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous meeting & events experience within hospitality, preferably hotels but relevant experience considered.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Sales experience and excellent time management.
• 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 Heathrow Airport via A501. Enjoy proximity to Regent’s Park, Oxford Street, Madame Tussauds, Sherlock Holmes Museum, London Zoo, British Museum, British Library, West End theaters, Soho’s nightlife, and more.

About Us

Join LGH Hotels Management! With 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.