Sales Co-ordinator Full Time Position

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sales Co-ordinator to join their dynamic team in Preston. This role offers the chance to engage with clients, ensuring their events are memorable and unique. You will be responsible for managing the entire sales journey, from initial inquiries to event execution, while working in a supportive environment that values your well-being. With a focus on career development, this position provides numerous opportunities for growth and recognition within a globally recognized hospitality brand. If you have a passion for event planning and customer service, this could be your perfect fit.

Benefits

Complimentary Leisure Club Membership

Discounted Hotel Accommodation

20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays

Annual Performance Related Pay Review

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive Training and Development programs

Career progression opportunities

Monthly Calendar of Associate Focused Events

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as a Wedding or Special Events executive is an advantage.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to sales and event enquiries across multiple communication channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients for exceptional service.
• Prepare and manage sales-related documents including proposals and contracts.

Skills

Customer Service

Event Planning

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in Event Coordination

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08.05.2025

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POSITION SUMMARY

Event Executive

Are you seeking to grow your skills with endless career opportunities, work beside teammates that feel like family, experience working for an employer that puts your wellbeing at the heart of everything it does? enjoy monthly celebrations, treats and recognition? and make a difference in the local community? Then Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston is the place for you.

Explore our very big world

As a world-class leader in the travel industry, there’s no better place than Marriott International to make your mark. Joining us, you’ll get to entertain and meet people from all over the world as you build your experience. You’ll find a place where your personality and ideas are appreciated just as much as the work you do. And you’ll grow through opportunities to explore the business, opening yourself to various career options. If you have the natural ability to communicate and enjoy working with others, we welcome you to join our global family.

The impact you’ll make

When the guest walks through the door, imagine the look on their face when they take that first look around, all the planning has been executed down to the smallest detail. You’ll help deliver the warmest welcomes and most memorable events that keep them coming back again and again.

You’ll make suggestions to create the most unique events that stand out from any others and ensure its unique and one of a kind.

What you’ll do

• Respond promptly and professionally to all sales and event enquiries across multiple communication channels (phone, email, in-person)
• Take full responsibility for the entire sales journey, collaborating closely with clients during the planning stages to ensure all their needs are understood and met, while effectively communicating information to relevant hotel departments
• Conduct property show rounds and actively engage in suggestive selling techniques to maximize revenue opportunities
• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with clients to ensure smooth and exceptional customer service throughout the event planning and execution process.
• Prepare and manage various sales-related documents, including proposals, contracts, and banquet event orders (BEOs)
• Communicate event-related information packages, promotional brochures, and other marketing materials to clients to effectively convey event offerings
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and guests, addressing enquiries related to hotel facilities, event services, and logistics
• Provide support for all event-related enquiries and bookings, ensuring that every detail is handled with care

What we’re looking for

• A warm, people-oriented demeanour
• A team-first attitude
• A gift for paying attention to the smallest details
• The ability to think outside of the box and upsell to create memorable events
• Planning, multi-tasking and time-management skills
• Previous experience in a similar role as a Wedding or Special Events executive would be an advantage but not essential

In addition to an hourly rate of £13.21 ensuring you are paid for every hour worked, you also qualify for a quarterly bonus scheme and Golden Circle points which transfer into gifts that you choose!

We’ll support you in and out of the workplace by offering:

• Health & Wellbeing - complimentary Leisure Club Membership & discounted Golf Rates because your wellbeing is important
• Meals - Tasty and Varied Meals in our Associate Dining Facility
• Uniform & dry-cleaning service
• Discounts - Enrolment in Perks at Work - Access to unlimited deals from retailers to restaurants, cinema’s and more
• Travel - Discounted Hotel Accommodation Worldwide for you and your Friends & Family, 20% F&B Discount, 30% Retail Discount & 20% Spa Discount in Marriott Hotels Worldwide
• Holidays - 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays increasing with service
• Pay - Annual Performance Related Pay Review
• Service Charge - Eligibility to receive Service Charge
• Health - Cycle to work scheme
• Pension & Life Assurance
• Flexibility – do you need flexibility in your life, talk to us as we know work life balance is important
• Take Care Access to our Take Care Emotional Wellbeing Resources & Associate Assistance Service
• Develop and Grow - Comprehensive Training and Development programs
• Career - career progression opportunities are endless as the #1 leader in hospitality worldwide
• Celebrate - Awards and Recognition Celebrations
• Events - Monthly Calendar of Associate Focused & Fun Events

With this role you will be working 40 hours per week over 5 days, predominately Monday – Friday day shifts although there may be the need to cover weekends or evenings for show rounds or to welcome your Clients for their event, after all you wouldn’t miss out seeing the smile on their face after all of your planning.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you please apply online

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer.We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.We are committed to non-discrimination onanyprotectedbasis, such as disability, age and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.