Senior Event Manager

DHY - Sales; Copmanthorpe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel company in England seeks an Event Coordinator to manage documentation and coordinate events. You'll handle complex planning, ensuring seamless transitions between sales and service, maximizing revenue through excellent customer engagement. The ideal candidate has experience in event management, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for creating outstanding experiences. Competitive salary and perks are offered.

Benefits

Discounted room rates

Discount on food & beverage

Free use of Leisure Club facilities

Access to discounts with top brands

Free meal during shifts

Staff parking during shifts

Learning & Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Prepares all event documentation and coordinates with property departments and customers.
• Handles complex events and ensures seamless turnover from sales to service.
• Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue through up-selling and enhancements.

Job description

About Us:

Delta Hotels by Marriott York offers a 4 star hotel experience in a beautiful location steps away from the York Racecourse. We have stunning guest rooms and leisure facilities as well as banqueting spaces for hire and our Cast Iron Bar & Grill.

Benefits to joining:

• Discounted room rates for you, as well as your friends & family worldwide!
• Discount on food & beverage at Marriott hotels worldwide.
• Free use of the Leisure Club facilities
• Access to discounts, rewards, and perks with top brands
• Free meal during shifts
• Staff parking during shifts
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Dedicated benefits website

Position Summary:

Prepares all event documentation and coordinates with Sales, property departments and customer to ensure consistent, high level service throughout the pre-event, event and post-event phases of property events. This position primarily handles complex events. Ensures a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. Supports and the Directors of Sales in his/her absence. Serves as the event planner’s primary contact on property and is responsible for his/her experience.

Compensation: Competitive salary