Weddings & Social Executive

Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club; Thurnham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Global hotel discounts for you, family

Complimentary Leisure Club membership

Benefit Hub access

Training and career progression

Job summary

Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club in Kent is seeking a Weddings & Social Events Executive. You will be the main contact from first enquiry to wedding day handover, converting inquiries into confirmed bookings and maximising revenue opportunities.

Build lasting client relationships, coordinate tastings and planning meetings, and work with partners to deliver flawless events. Evening/weekend participation may be required to support events and showcases.

Qualifications

• Experience in weddings, events, hospitality sales, or conferences and events management.
• Proven track record of converting enquiries into bookings.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience using CRM and event management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage wedding and social event enquiries from initial contact through confirmation.
• Conduct venue show rounds and present wedding packages to convert enquiries.
• Follow up qualified leads with a structured sales process and contracts.
• Maximise revenue through bedroom sales, menu upgrades, and services.
• Guide clients through planning meetings, tastings, and final detail reviews.
• Produce function sheets and handover to operations for delivery.
• Build strong relationships with couples, clients, suppliers, and partners.
• Support wedding showcases, promotions, and lead-generation activities.
• Monitor industry trends to keep offerings competitive.
• Capture feedback and testimonials for marketing and referrals.
• Deliver warm, personalised service to establish Tudor Park as a leading wedding destination in Kent.

Skills

Hospitality sales

CRM experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Event planning

Tools

CRM systems

Event management software

Job description

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable celebrationsand delivering exceptional guest experiences?

Tudor Park Country Club is seeking a passionate, organised,and commercially minded Weddings & Social Events Executive to joinour team and play a key role in shaping memorable experiences for our guests.

This is more than an events role. You will be the trusted point of contact for couples and clients throughout their journey, from the first enquiry through to the handover on the wedding day. Your focus will be on converting enquiries into confirmed bookings, building long‑term relationships, maximising revenue opportunities, and ensuring every wedding and social event is planned to perfection.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage wedding and social event enquiries from initial contact through to confirmation, delivering exceptional customer service and acting as the key point of contact throughout the client journey.
• Conduct engaging venue show rounds, present wedding packages and bespoke options, and confidently convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.
• Follow up all qualified leads through a structured sales process, preparing proposals, contracts, deposits, and payments schedules in line with hotel policies.
• Maximise revenue opportunities through bedroom sales, menu and beverage enhancements, ceremony options, upgrades, and additional event services.
• Guide couples and clients through every stage of the planning process, including tastings, planning meetings, and final detail reviews.
• Produce accurate function sheets and event documentation, ensuring seamless communication and handover to operational departments for flawless event delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with couples, clients, suppliers, and venue partners, including photographers, florists, entertainers, and celebrants.
• Support wedding showcases, open evenings, promotions, and lead‑generation activities in partnership with the marketing team.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market developments to ensure our wedding and event offering remains competitive and innovative.
• Capture guest feedback, testimonials, and event content to support marketing initiatives and encourage referrals, repeat business, and future celebrations.
• Deliver a warm, personalised, and professional service that creates memorable experiences and establishes Tudor Park as a leading wedding and event destination in Kent.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in weddings, events, hospitality sales, or conference and events management.
• A proven track record of converting enquiries into confirmed business.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience using CRM and event management systems.
• A creative approach to event planning and problem solving.
• Flexibility to support wedding showcases, appointments, and key events during evenings and weekends when required.

What You’ll Get from Us

• Quarterly Bonus Scheme
• Global hotel discounts for you, friends & family
• Complimentary Leisure Club membership
• Access to Benefit Hub for unlimited deals from retailers to restaurants and more.
• Training, development and endless career progression

In this role you’ll work 40 hours per week across five days, primarily Monday to Friday during daytime hours. There may be occasions when weekend or evening cover is needed for show rounds or to personally welcome your clients on their event day — after all, you won’t want to miss the smile on their faces when they see your hard work come to life.