Meetings and Events Manager

Greene King; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known pub operator in Burton upon Trent seeks a Meetings and Events Manager to drive business through effective event management and local networking. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in similar roles and a knack for building connections. Competitive salary and substantial benefits including discounts and career development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

33% discount on food and drink

Free employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns and hotels

Wage Stream access

Retail discounts up to 30%

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Bookings & Events Manager, Sales Representative, Sales Manager or similar role.
• A natural networker who thrives in growing personal connections and sourcing local opportunities.
• Self-starter with a results-driven mindset.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional event execution to retain and develop the guest database.
• Manage and increase pre-booked trade.
• Create and maintain links within the local area to drive performance.

Skills

Proven experience in event management

Networking skills

Self-starter

Effective communication

Job description

What You'll Do As a Meetings And Events Manager

• Working alongside the management team to ensure exceptional event execution to retain and develop our guest database.
• Driving the business through managing and increasing pre booked trade.
• Create and maintain links within the local area, in order to drive performance.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience working as a Bookings & Events Manager, Sales Representative, Sales Manager or similar role.
• A natural networker who understands fully how to create contacts through local organisations, groups and online networking, thrives when growing personal connections and sourcing local opportunities both marketing and sales.
• A self-starter who wants to make things happen and can deliver results.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation.

Company Description

As a Booking and Events Manager, you'll be responsible for driving the business through managing and increasing pre booked trade and ensuring that we create and maintain links within the local area.

Join us at Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country-style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country which are welcome escapes for our customers, that feel like a home away from home. Our relaxed pubs with beautifully decorated interiors, seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges are the perfect places for our customers to enjoy any occasion.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wage Stream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…