Wedding Executive

KSB Recruitment; Thurnham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.50 per hour

40-hour working week

Quarterly bonus £700-£800

Occasional weekend work with time off

Career progression in hotel sales &ex

Job summary

KSB Recruitment is seeking a diligent Wedding Executive to join a prestigious hotel's sales and events team in Kent. You will coordinate weddings and social events, handle client enquiries and deliver exceptional experiences from the initial enquiry through to the big day.

This role suits someone with hotel or event sales experience and a passion for creating memorable occasions. The position offers a 40-hour week, Monday–Friday, with a £13.50 hourly rate and a quarterly bonus for targets

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hotel, wedding venue or events sales is essential.
• Experience coordinating weddings or social events.
• Strong sales, customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Capable of managing multiple enquiries and bookings simultaneously.
• Proactive, professional and customer-focused approach.
• Good attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage wedding and social event enquiries from initial contact through to booking.
• Build relationships with couples and clients, understanding requirements and delivering tailored solutions.
• Conduct venue viewings and showcase the hotel's wedding facilities.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, contracts and event documentation.
• Coordinate wedding arrangements and communicate details to relevant departments.
• Maintain excellent customer service throughout the planning process.
• Identify opportunities to maximise sales and convert enquiries into bookings.
• Attend occasional wedding fairs and off-site competitor visits.
• Support the wider sales and events team during busy periods.

Skills

Sales

Customer service

Relationship-building

Communication

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Customer-focused

Attention to detail

Job description

Wedding Executive

Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Wedding Executive to join the sales and events team at a prestigious hotel in Kent. You will play a key role in coordinating weddings and social events, managing client enquiries and delivering exceptional experiences from the initial enquiry through to the big day.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with previous hotel, wedding venue or event sales experience who is passionate about creating memorable occasions and driving business.

Responsibilities

• Manage wedding and social event enquiries from initial contact through to booking.

• Build strong relationships with couples and clients, understanding their requirements and delivering tailored event solutions.

• Conduct venue viewings and showcase the hotel's wedding facilities.

• Prepare proposals, quotations, contracts and event documentation.

• Coordinate wedding arrangements, ensuring all details are accurately communicated to the relevant departments.

• Manage client expectations and provide excellent customer service throughout the planning process.

• Identify opportunities to maximise sales and convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.

• Attend occasional wedding fairs and off-site competitor visits.

• Support the wider sales and events team during busy periods.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a hotel, wedding venue or events sales environment is essential.

• Experience coordinating weddings, social events or similar functions.

• Strong sales, customer service and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

• Confident managing multiple enquiries and bookings simultaneously.

• A proactive, professional and customer-focused approach.

• Good attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.

Rewards

• £13.50 per hour.

• 40-hour working week, primarily Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.

• Quarterly sales bonus of approximately £700-£800 for full-time employees achieving targets.

• Occasional weekend working, with time off in lieu during the week.

• Opportunity to develop within an expanding hotel sales and events department.

• Potential for future career progression as the weddings and socials functions develop.