Senior Meeting & Events Executive - Planning

De Vere Beaumont Estate; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel and event venue in Old Windsor is seeking a Senior Meeting & Events Executive to coordinate bookings and manage event planning. The successful candidate will have prior experience in an events sales office and strong communication skills to ensure outstanding guest experiences. This role offers a competitive salary and diverse benefits, including a complimentary stay at a hotel and additional paid time off.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free meals on duty

Complimentary leisure club access

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Annual complimentary stay with dinner

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an events sales office at a residential venue.
• Passion for events and dedication to delivering memorable experiences.
• Confidence in using IT software; familiarity with Opera software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all bookings coming through to the Sales Office.
• Showcase our venue through showrounds.
• Help clients plan every detail of their event.

Skills

Events sales experience

Relationship-building skills

Communication skills

IT software confidence

Tools

Opera software

Job description

Ready to help plan meetings & events that leave lasting memories?

Join us at De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor in this pivotal role that brings meetings & events to life!

As a Senior Meeting & Events Executive in the Planning team, you will coordinate all bookings coming through to the Sales Office, showcase our venue through showrounds, and help clients plan every detail of their event. You will work as part of our busy events planning team, effectively communicating client requirements to our operational team who will then run the events on the day.

In return, the role offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits including a sales incentive scheme, free meals, an annual complimentary stay with dinner at a De Vere Hotel, additional stays for just £50, and a paid day off for your birthday, among others.

Your Skills And Experience

• Previous experience within an events sales office at a residential venue.
• Passion for events and dedication to delivering memorable experiences for guests.
• Strong relationship-building skills and excellent communication to connect with colleagues and guests.
• Confidence in using IT software; familiarity with Opera software is beneficial but not essential, as training can be provided.
• Shared values such as warmth, genuine approach, anticipating guest needs, and attention to detail.

Benefits

The Pay & Benefits:

• Competitive salary plus 10% Incentive Scheme (paid quarterly)
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Complimentary use of Leisure Club facilities
• Extra paid day off for your birthday and a £20 love to shop voucher
• Annual 2-night complimentary stay with dinner in a De Vere property and rewards for long service
• Exclusive £50 colleague rates for overnight stays and 50% discount on Food & Beverage
• 28 days holiday (increasing to 33 days)
• Venue closure over Christmas
• Discounts via the Exclusively Yours Benefits portal
• Career progression opportunities, including apprenticeships and study support
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Financial wellbeing platform Wagestream for instant pay access
• Recognition through our You Are De Vere programme and annual event
• Team appreciation events, including Christmas and Summer parties
• Company Life Assurance scheme for financial security