Meetings & Events Sales Executive

De Vere; Chesham; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier UK hospitality venue in Chesham seeks a Meetings & Events Sales Executive to transform enquiries into bookings and deliver unforgettable events. The ideal candidate will have some event planning experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating memorable experiences for clients. This role involves working with an operational team to ensure event success, making it pivotal for our guest experience.

Benefits

£29,000 per year

Free meals on duty

Complimentary use of Leisure Club facilities

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Complimentary annual 2-night stay with dinner

Employee discounts on stays and F&B

28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme for health support

Qualifications

• Ideally have some previous event planning or coordination experience.
• Passionate about events and committed to delivering memorable experiences.
• Forge strong relationships through excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Convert enquiries into bookings and showcase the venue.
• Collaborate with clients to plan every detail of their event.
• Communicate client requirements to the operations team for event execution.

Skills

Previous event planning experience

Excellent communication skills

Confidence in using IT software

Passion for events

Education

Relevant qualification in event planning

Tools

Opera software

Job description

Overview

Ready to help plan meetings & events that leave lasting memories?

Join us at De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham in this pivotal role that brings meetings & events to life!

As a Meetings & Events Sales Executive you will convert enquiries into bookings, showcasing our venue through showrounds and helping our clients to plan every detail of their event. You will work as part of our busy events planning team, effectively communicating client requirements to our operational team who will then run the events on the day.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on converting enquiries into bookings, presenting the venue through showrounds, and collaborating with clients to plan every event detail. You will communicate client requirements to the operations team to ensure successful delivery on the day of the event.

Your skills and experience

• You will ideally have some previous event planning / co-ordination experience or a relevant qualification
• You are passionate about events and prepared to put your heart and soul in to delivering memorable experiences for our guests
• You forge strong working relationships and create genuine connections with colleagues and our valued guests through your excellent communication skills.
• You are confident 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

• £29,000 per year
• 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 Latimer Estate

De Vere Latimer Estate has 205 bedrooms, 27 meeting and event spaces plus 30 acres of land for team building, a restaurant, bar, gym and swimming pool. Our teams at Latimer Estate know how to have fun at work whilst working hard to put our guests at the heart of everything they do. So we regularly say thank you to our colleagues: ice creams in hot weather, afternoon tea treats and Easter family parties are just some of the ways we show our appreciation.

Your Commute

Your Commute: we're just 5 minutes from J18 of the M25, but we are also close to public transport in the surrounding area, including Chalfont and Latimer station, making us accessible from Hemel Hempstead, Watford and High Wycombe.

At De Vere

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.