Meeting & Events Executive

Hotel Du Vin; Exeter; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff room rates

Wagestream pay access

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Hotel du Vin is recruiting for a Meeting & Events Executive to manage guest communications, coordinate events and actively sell meeting and event space to prospective clients. The role involves handling corporate bookings, weddings and celebrations, with a focus on delivering memorable experiences.

The position is permanent, mainly office-based with some weekend work depending on events, and offers generous staff benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is beneficial.
• You will be selling on the phone and dealing with large corporate bookings.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with guests by email or phone before arrival.
• Showcase the Meeting and Event space to prospective clients.
• Sell meetings and events space to prospective clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Phone sales

Customer service

Computer literacy

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Generous Company Benefits, Training & Development

Job Description

Meeting & Events Executive

Rate of Pay / Hours: £13.53 per hour / 24 hours per week

Type of Contract: Permanent position

It's all in the detail. From a meeting for 6 guests to a 250 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 the expectations and as Events Co-ordinator you will be liaisingwith guests by email or phone often before the guest steps foot in the hotel. You will also be involved in showcasing the hotel and actively selling the Meeting and Event space to prospective clients when they visit the property.

Experience in a similar role is beneficial but a smile and personality is an absolute must. You will be confident in selling on the phone and be computer literate. You will be dealing with large corporate bookings, individualcelebrations (weddings, anniversaries), seasonal and local community events. No two days will be the same.

Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you can be proud of?

We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into a Meeting and Events Sales Manager role - we actively encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards

This role is mainly office based with some weekend work required depending on the nature of events you are looking after.

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In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.


• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.


• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros


• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career


• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more


• Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes


• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month


• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)


• A decent uniform that doesn't make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.


• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like - Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more


• We work withWagestreamgiving instant access to your pay as its earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you're already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary


• We also offercomplimentary stayson your 1st, 3rdand 5thanniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast


• We are a proud sponsor ofThe Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.


• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK


• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round


• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.


• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.