Meeting & Events Executive

Frasers Hospitality; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Exeter is seeking a Meeting & Events Executive to coordinate various events from corporate bookings to personal celebrations. This office-based role requires excellent selling and communication skills. The company promotes internal development with benefits including discounted rooms and a wellness program. Join us to create memorable experiences for guests while growing your career.

Benefits

Heavily discounted staff room rates

35% off dining

Fully funded apprenticeship programs

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Refer-a-friend schemes

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is beneficial.
• Confidence in selling over the phone.
• Essential to have a personable nature.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with guests via email or phone before their visit.
• Showcase the hotel and sell Meeting and Event space.
• Handle large corporate bookings and individual celebrations.

Skills

Selling skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer literate

Job description

Meeting & Events Executive, Hotel du Vin

Rate of Pay: £12.60 per hour plus tronc / Hours; 24 hours

Type of Contract: Permanent

Location: Hotel du Vin Exeter

It’s all in the detail. From a meeting for 6 guests to a 100 cover wedding, it’s all in the detail and you make it happen.

We create memories that our guests never forget. At Hotel du Vin, we always go above and beyond expectations. As a Meetings and Events Executive, you will liaise with guests via email or phone before their visit. You will also showcase the hotel and actively sell the Meeting and Event space to prospective clients during their visits.

Experience in a similar role is beneficial, but a smile and personality are essential. You should be confident in selling over the phone and be computer literate. You will handle large corporate bookings, individual celebrations (weddings, anniversaries), seasonal and local community events. No two days are the same.

Interested in working with the best food, drink, and a brand you can be proud of? This role could be your next step into a Meeting and Events Sales Manager position. We encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards.

This role is mainly office-based with some weekend work depending on the events you manage.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Heavily discounted staff room rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin, and Frasers Hospitality, from £65 per night.
• Discounted friends and family room rates with 50% off the best available rate.
• 35% off dining in our Brasseries and Bistros.
• Fully funded apprenticeship programs to support your career development.
• High street discounts on shops, experiences, holidays, and more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans – dental, optical, medical, and more from £5/month.
• Referral schemes paying up to £1500 for successful hires.
• A professional uniform.
• A Wellness & Campaign Days Calendar promoting activities like Pay Day Lunches, Mental Health Awareness, and more.
• Wagestream – instant access to earned wages, real-time wage tracking, and savings options.
• Complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd, and 5th anniversaries with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.
• Support for The Brain Charity, promoting neurological health.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice 24/7 for you and your family.

Our Sustainability Goals include:

• 100% renewable electricity, mainly from Wind Farms in the UK.
• Recycling at least 70% of hotel waste, driven by staff and our Sustainability Council.
• Chemical-free cleaning systems in bedrooms and public areas; eco-friendly kitchen systems.
• Volunteering for sustainable charities for 2 days per year, paid.

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel du Vin are equal opportunity employers, welcoming applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.