Senior Meeting & Events Executive

Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel in Manchester is seeking a Senior Meeting & Events Executive to transform enquiries into confirmed bookings and lead a variety of events. The ideal candidate should have experience in hotel events or sales, be knowledgeable about the Manchester market, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers the opportunity for career progression and a range of employee benefits, including discounts and meals provided.

Benefits

Discounts across retail, restaurants & entertainment

Free onsite gym + online fitness portal

Global hotel discounts

Meals provided

Real career progression & development

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel events or sales.
• Knowledge of the Manchester market.
• Confidence and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.
• Lead conferences, weddings, and social events.
• Deliver seamless events in collaboration with operations.

Skills

Hotel events experience

Sales mindset

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Job description

Were hiring : Senior Meeting & Events Executive!

Help us create unforgettable events in the heart of Manchester.

If you love building relationships, closing deals and making great things happen, youll fit right in at Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre .

We’re a busy 4-star hotel with 12 event spaces, two beautiful canal-side terraces and an incredible location less than five minutes from Piccadilly Station. And we need someone like you to help us grow our Meetings & Events business.

What you’ll do

• Turn enquiries into confirmed bookings
• Lead on conferences, weddings & social events
• Give brilliant show-rounds that sell the experience
• Work closely with operations to deliver seamless events
• Spot opportunities, upsell and drive revenue
• Build strong client relationships that last

What you’ll bring

• Experience in hotel events or sales
• Manchester market knowledge
• Confidence, communication skills & a sales mindset
• Integrity and a passion for great service

What you’ll get

• Discounts across retail, restaurants & entertainment
• Free onsite gym + online fitness portal
• Global IHG Friends & Family hotel discounts
• Meals provided
• Real career progression & development

Recognition and upsellin...