Meeting & Events Sales Conversion Executive - Old Windsor

De Vere; Windsor; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel and event venue in Old Windsor is seeking a Meeting & Events Sales Conversion Executive to convert event bookings and enhance client relationships. The ideal candidate has experience in events sales and excellent communication skills. This is an onsite position offering competitive salary and various benefits, including sales bonuses, free meals, and holiday discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Sales Bonus Incentive Scheme

Free meals on duty

Complimentary Leisure Club access

Extra day off for your birthday

Annual complimentary 2-night stay in a De Vere property

50% discount on Food & Beverage

28 days holiday (increasing annually)

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Wagestream financial wellbeing platform

Monthly recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in events sales or planning team in a hotel or venue.
• Confident communicator able to forge strong relationships.
• Familiarity with Opera software is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Convert key conference, corporate, and banqueting business.
• Proactively conduct show rounds and follow-ups.
• Maximize conversion opportunities across all event types.

Job description

• Meeting & Events Sales Conversion Executive - Old Windsor
• Are you motivated by converting event sales bookings?

• De Vere Beaumont Estate, one of the largest hotel event venues in the UK has an opening for a Meetings and Events Sales Conversion Executive to join the team in Old Windsor.

• This is an onsite office position working 5 days per week.

• • As the Meeting & Events Sales Conversion Executive
  • you'll proactively convert key conference, corporate, and banqueting business through showrounds and proactive follow-up, maximising conversion opportunities across all event types.
  • Your skills & experience

  • You have experience working as part of an events sales or planning team in a hotel or venue where you regularly conducted sales appointments and show rounds

  • You have a confident approach and are able to forge strong working relationships and create genuine connections with clients and colleagues through your excellent communication skills

  • You are experienced using IT software - familiarity with Opera software would be beneficial but is not essential as training can be provided

  • Most of all, you will share our values such as being graciously warm, demonstrating a genuine approach, anticipating guest needs and ensuring every detail is considered

  • The Pay & Benefits :

  • At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues.

  • That's why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Meeting & Events Sales Conversion Executive.

  • Competitive salary
  • Sales Bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary based on business performance
  • Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
  • Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
  • We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a 20 love to shop voucher.
  • As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
  • Discover exclusive perks with our 50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
  • 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
  • Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
  • Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
  • We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
  • Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24 / 7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
  • Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
  • We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
  • Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
  • Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
  • De Vere Beaumont Estate
  • set in Old Windsor has a magnificent Georgian manor house as its centrepiece and is our largest hotel estate with 429 bedrooms, 45 meeting & event spaces, and over 40 acres of grounds.

  • A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings.

  • Your commute :
  • based just 3 miles from Windsor, minutes from J13 of the M25 and 15 minutes from Heathrow; Egham station is also 3 miles away with fast connections to London Waterloo and Reading.
  • At De Vere,
  • we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated.

  • Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.