Groups & Events Coordinator

Leonardo Hotels; IJmuiden; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Overtime option

Training & development

Growth opportunities

Tax-friendly benefits

Worldwide employee discounts

Intro experience with stay & meals

Job summary

Leonardo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach is seeking a Meeting & Events Coordinator to organize and plan groups and events, including meetings, conferences, dinners, and other occasions.

Join a team that values commercial insight, strong communication, and a guest‑centric mindset. The role involves managing events from A to Z, securing deposits, invoicing, and close collaboration with clients and hotel departments.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in Event Management.
• Bachelor-level HBO or hospitality-related education is preferred.
• Strong Dutch and English written and spoken skills.
• Creative, proactive and service-oriented.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate meetings and events from A to Z.
• Respond to inquiries quickly to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction.
• Set pricing and planning for groups and events.
• Coordinate menus and services with clients and hotel departments.
• Ensure contracts, deposits, and invoicing are accurate.

Skills

Event management

Client relationships

Dutch language

English language

Communication

Pricing strategy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor level HBO in hospitality

Hospitality management coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event planning software

Job description

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.

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.

COME SOON TO DRINK COFFEE WITH US!

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