Strategic Groups & Events Sales Executive

Melia White House; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Discounted dental cover

Refer-a-friend bonus

Employee rates worldwide

Food & beverage discounts

Learning platform access

Career development opportunities

Discounts and celebrations

Job summary

Meliá White House in London is seeking a Senior Groups & Events Executive to drive the successful conversion, planning and delivery of groups and events. You will coordinate all operational requirements as the main client contact, ensuring bookings are managed efficiently from contract to post-event follow-up.

You will work closely with Sales, Food & Beverage, Operations and Finance to maximise guest satisfaction, repeat business and revenue opportunities for the hotel.

Qualifications

• Experience in Groups & Events, Conference & Banqueting or hotel sales is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple bookings and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with confidence dealing with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage confirmed group and event bookings from contract to departure with accurate planning and communication.
• Coordinate pre-event logistics including contracts, deposits and billing requirements.
• Liaise with hotel departments to ensure events are delivered smoothly and client requirements are understood.
• Prepare and distribute event documentation and reports, e.g., BEO batches and weekly summaries.
• Maintain accurate group files and client correspondence in SAP and internal systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

SAP

Job description

Meliá White House in London is seeking a Senior Groups & Events Executive to drive the successful conversion, planning and delivery of groups and events. You will coordinate all operational requirements as the main client contact, ensuring bookings are managed efficiently from contract to post-event follow-up.

You will work closely with Sales, Food & Beverage, Operations and Finance to maximise guest satisfaction, repeat business and revenue opportunities for the hotel.