Meetings & Events Sales Specialist

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels; Salford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social events & team activities

Pension salary sacrifice scheme

Complimentary meals

Life assurance

Accommodation discount worldwide

Volunteer days

Season ticket loan

Career development

Salary reviews

Job summary

The Copthorne Hotel Manchester, part of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, is seeking an experienced Meeting & Events Sales Coordinator to manage enquiries, coordinate with operations, and help drive sales and events profitability.

You will support the M&E team, liaising with Sales Manager, ensuring accurate function sheets, and upholding high standards of customer service and organisation in a busy hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality and customer service experience preferred in conference & events sales admin/coordinator roles.
• Experience with Opera PMS/Sales and Catering.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Meeting & Events Sales team, reporting to the Sales Manager.
• Ensure enquiries are managed to maximise sales, occupancy and revenue, including up-selling equipment, F&B and hotel facilities.
• Input all enquiries accurately into the Sales & Catering system and distribute weekly function sheets.
• Collaborate with Operations Team to ensure smooth running of events and provide updates as required.
• Support department objectives and budget through teamwork.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Opera PMS/Sales & Catering

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Working under pressure

Initiative

Job description

The Copthorne Hotel Manchester, part of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, is seeking an experienced Meeting & Events Sales Coordinator to manage enquiries, coordinate with operations, and help drive sales and events profitability.

You will support the M&E team, liaising with Sales Manager, ensuring accurate function sheets, and upholding high standards of customer service and organisation in a busy hotel environment.