Senior Conference and Events Sales Consultant

Aimbridge; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aloft Birmingham Eastside & The Eastside Rooms is looking for a Senior Conference & Events Sales Consultant. This pivotal role involves promoting and executing events, managing various client relationships, and ensuring exemplary service standards while maximizing revenue. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of direct experience in the events sector and a passion for guest experience.

Benefits

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Financial contribution towards childcare

Paid breaks

Annual wellbeing allowance

30 days holiday

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

24/7 employee assistance

Company sick pay

Annual salary reviews

Learning & Development offerings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years direct experience in a fast-paced events environment.
• Proven track record in maximizing sales and meeting targets.
• Ability to manage multiple internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Promote and execute all Meetings & Events business.
• Handle events-related queries.
• Maximize revenue and profitability for large spaces.

Skills

Sales Maximization

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Guest Experience

Job description

Aloft Hotels are designed for global travellers who love open spaces, open thinking and open expression. This is a place where travel creates possibilities, where style is necessary, connectivity keeps up with you, social scenes are vibrant, and the only direction is forward. This is Aloft Hotels.

The Eastside Rooms is a unique environment that combines the innovation of the future with Birmingham’s iconic heritage. Think stylish with a touch of cool. Professional with a touch of fun. We’re all about creating exceptional experiences. Couple attention to detail with a distinctive attitude for creating spectacular memories and you have the perfect combination of skills to enhance any occasion. Traditional, yet contemporary. This is The Eastside Rooms.

Aloft Birmingham Eastside & The Eastside Rooms is a Disability Confident Employer.

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

We want our team to have a work life balance that works both for them and the business. Please feel free to talk to us at the interview stage about the flexibility you need and we will explore what’s possible for the role.

As part of the Eastside team, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include:

• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Subsidised meals on duty
• Paid breaks
• Financial contribution towards childcare from day 1 of employment
• Annual wellbeing allowance up to £350 from your second year of employment
• A minimum of 30 days holiday (pro rata for part time and condensed hours working patterns)
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Holiday purchase scheme and Cycle to work scheme.
• Wagestream – stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Company sick pay - giving you piece of mind when you need it the most
• Annual reviews for salary and employee benefits
• A genuine commitment to your personal and professional growth through our excellent Learning & Development offerings
• Regular recognition of your contribution, including team appreciation days and events, quarterly and annual awards and on-the-spot rewards via our online recognition platform

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you would like to discuss this in more detail, please feel free to reach out to our HR team by phone [phone]) or email

A day in the life of…

As a Senior Conference & Events Sales Consultant, you will be responsible for promoting and executing all Meetings & Events business within the Venue, as well as handling events-related queries. Directly reporting to the Conference & Events Sales Manager, you will consistently apply and demonstrate your extensive venue and destination knowledge to all internal and external customers.

As a purpose-built, highly adaptable venue you will be given the opportunity to work on events of all sizes, including high volume and those with high profile clients. Your focus will be on our larger spaces, you will be passionate about delivering the highest of stands, whilst ensuring all bookings are handled professionally to maximise revenue and profitability. Based in the Eastside Rooms you will be part of a team of passionate people who know that being the best doesn’t always mean working around the clock.

What do we need from you?

To be successful in this role, you will be a self-starter with a proven track record in the events sector. Preferably, you will have a minimum of 2 years direct experience within a similar fast paced environment and an excellent track record of maximising sales to meet and exceed targets. You will be able to manage multiple relationships internally and externally, whilst demonstrating excellent attention to detail. Additionally, you will have the ability to multi-task, work under pressure and prioritise need, and will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience, always living through our brand standards.

Interested? Click apply and start your journey with Aimbridge EMEA today. Your dream job awaits…

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our Global community and enabling everyone to Be Their Best Selves.