Groups & Events Coordinator

Leonardo Hotels Benelux; IJmuiden; Presencial; EUR 26.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Travel allowance

Overtime pay/off

Training opportunities

Growth opportunities

Benefits program

Worldwide discounts

Intro experience stay

Descripción de la vacante

Leonardo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach is seeking a proactive Meeting & Events Coordinator to join our team. You will plan and execute meetings, conferences, dinners, and events for groups, coordinating with clients and internal teams from A to Z.

The role requires at least 1 year in Event Management, Dutch and English fluency, and a service-oriented mindset. Join a hotel with 146 rooms, a wellness area, and Green Key participation in a lively coastal setting.

Formación

• At least 1 year of experience in Event Management.
• Bachelor-level HBO education, preferably in hospitality.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• Creative, positive mindset with a can-do attitude.
• Professional, service-oriented, and a true team player.
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Ability to think strategically with good numerical insight.
• Own means of transportation.

Responsabilidades

• Maximize revenue and guest satisfaction by promptly handling requests and delivering successful events.
• Strategically execute group and event pricing and planning.
• Communicate clearly with clients and internal departments about agreements and execution.
• Manage meetings and events from start to finish (A to Z).
• Handle contracts, deposits, and invoicing accurately as a team.
• Coordinate menu arrangements to maximize revenue while meeting client needs.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Dutch and English

Team player

Numerical insight

Strategic thinking

Creativity

Own transport

Educación

Bachelor HBO in Hospitality

Descripción del empleo

About The Job

Is organizing truly your passion? We are looking for a Meeting & Event Coordinator to strengthen our team at the Leonardo Hotel Ijmuiden Seaport Beach.

WHAT MAKES YOUR DAY AS A MEETING & EVENT COORDINATOR SO EXCITING?

As a Meeting & Events Coordinator, you work together with the team on organizing and planning groups and events for Leonardo Hotel Ijmuiden Seaport Beach. This includes meetings, conferences, dinners, and various other events.

a Few Responsibilities

• Maximizing revenue and guest satisfaction by responding quickly and adequately to requests, converting inquiries, and delivering successful events.
• Demonstrating commercial insight and strategically executing group and event pricing and planning.
• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing, with clients and internal departments regarding agreements and event execution.
• Managing meetings and events from A to Z.
• Handling contracts correctly, ensuring deposits are secured, and being jointly responsible for accurate invoicing.
• Coordinating menu arrangements for clients that maximize revenue potential for the hotel while meeting the client’s needs.

Leonardo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach

The Leonardo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach has 146 hotel rooms and suites, including family rooms and luxurious Wellness Suites. Our rooms are bright and spacious, with wood accents and large windows that let in light. Most hotel rooms and suites have a balcony overlooking the Kennemermeer lake or the marina. Our hotel is pet-friendly. Guests who wish to come with their four-legged friends are therefore very welcome. However, they are not permitted in our restaurant and Wellness Suites. If you have been outside all day, you can relax in our gym, sauna and Turkish bath. Those who are environmentally conscious will be pleased to know that the Leonardo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach participates in the Green Key programme. This programme records the hotel's impact on the environment.

Job Requirements

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR TEAM

• At least 1 year of experience in Event Management
• Bachelor-level working and thinking capability (HBO) and preferably a hospitality-related education (Hotel Management School, Facility Management, NHTV)
• Strong command of the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written
• A creative and positive mindset, and you don’t take "no" for an answer
• Professional, service-oriented, and a true team player
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build new connections easily
• Ability to think strategically, strong numerical insight, and capable of taking the lead
• Own means of transportation

To be considered for this role, applicants must be an EU citizen or hold a valid work permit for the Netherlands.

What You Receive From Us

• Travel allowance from 10 kilometers.
• Overtime can be paid out or saved as extra time off.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Clear internal growth opportunities.
• Tax-friendly purchase options through a benefit program.
• Worldwide employee discount programs.
• An introduction experience including an overnight stay, dinner and breakfast.
• The mentioned salary is gross per month and applies to candidates aged 20 and above.