Meeting & Events Manager

We Are Aspire; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hotel management company is seeking a Meetings & Events Manager to lead their Marketing & Events Sales team. You'll drive event success by managing a talented team, overseeing client interactions, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in event management and sales, strong leadership skills, and creative problem-solving abilities. The role offers a competitive benefits package including up to 33 days holiday, discounted hotel rates, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Free meals on duty

Hotel gym access

Employee Benefit Card

Two Bonus Breaks per year

Qualifications

• Proven track record in event management and sales.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your team to exceed sales targets.
• Manage the events diary and maximize profit.
• Oversee client interactions and event execution.
• Collaborate with various departments to optimize event space.

Skills

Event management

Sales

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Creative thinking

Commercial awareness

Tools

OPERA Cloud

Delphi

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced and results-driven Meetings & Events professional ready to take the next step in your career? I have an exciting opportunity to lead the Marketing & Events Sales team at one of the UK's flagship hotels, part of a global network of 150+ properties.

As a Meetings & Events Manager, you will be the driving force behind event success - leading a talented team to deliver seamless, creative, and high-impact meetings, events, and conferences across multiple event spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your team to exceed sales targets and revenue goals
• Manage the events diary and maximise profit through effective yield strategies
• Oversee client interactions, show rounds, and end-to-end event execution
• Collaborate with Sales, Revenue, and Food & Beverage to optimise event space and customer value
• Set and monitor daily/weekly targets and performance KPIs
• Drive repeat business through proactive client engagement
• Forecast trends, analyse data, and contribute to revenue meetings
• Recruit, train, and develop team members with structured plans and operating procedures
• Implement promotional offers and support marketing campaigns

The Candidate

• A proven track record in event management and sales
• A natural leader with strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal)
• Problem-solver with a sharp eye for detail
• Creative, and customer-focused
• Commercially savvy with a drive to exceed budgeted targets
• Familiarity with OPERA Cloud and Delphi is a strong advantage

Benefits

• Up to 33 days holiday per year
• Free meals on duty + hotel gym access
• Employee Benefit Card - enjoy discounted rates at hotels worldwide
• Two Bonus Breaks a year - free stays at UK hotels
• Opportunity to grow your career within a global hotel powerhouse

For more information and to express your interest send your CV now!

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