Senior G&E Executive

Leonardo Hotels; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Overtime can be paid or time off

Training and development opportunities

Internal growth opportunities

Mental well-being support platform

Benefit program

Worldwide employee discounts

Intro experience with overnight stay

Job summary

Leonardo Hotels is seeking a Senior G&E Executive in The Hague to organize and coordinate groups and events from inquiry to execution. You will translate client wishes into memorable events, maximize revenue, and collaborate with multiple departments to deliver seamless experiences.

With 2–3 years of Groups & Events experience and HBO-level hospitality education, you will manage complex bookings, maintain client relationships, and contribute to continuous process improvements in a dynamic hotel

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in Groups & Events or similar hospitality environment.
• HBO bachelor-level education, preferably with a hospitality focus.
• Experience with both corporate and social events and large bookings.
• Experience with Opera Sales & Catering is strongly preferred.
• Fluent Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong commercial mindset to increase conversion and revenue.
• Organized, proactive, and able to take ownership and make decisions.
• Professional, service-oriented team player who shares knowledge.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong numerical insight and strategic thinking with attention to detail.
• Calm and solution-oriented when plans change.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate groups and events from inquiry to execution.
• Maximize revenue and guest satisfaction by quickly responding and converting inquiries.
• Strategically manage pricing, availability, and event planning.
• Take ownership of larger, more complex groups and events.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, agencies, planners and partners.
• Ensure contracts, deposits, cancellations, and invoicing follow procedures.
• Coordinate menus, packages, room requirements, and services.
• Work closely with operations for smooth handover and execution.
• Share knowledge with G&E team and improve processes.

Skills

Groups & Events experience

Hospitality industry experience

Dutch language

English language

Commercial mindset

Organized and proactive

Customer service oriented

Team player

Decision making

Education

HBO Bachelor degree

Hospitality-related education

Tools

Opera Sales & Catering

Job description

SENIOR G&E EXECUTIVE

Is organizing truly your passion, and do you know how to turn a client request into a successful and memorable event? We are looking for a Senior G&E Executive to strengthen our team at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Den Haag Promenade & Leonardo Hotel Den Haag Babylon!

WHAT DOES YOUR DAY AS A SENIOR G&E EXECUTIVE LOOK LIKE?

As a Senior G&E Executive, you are responsible for the organization and coordination of groups and events for Leonardo Royal Hotel Den Haag Promenade & Leonardo Hotel Den Haag Babylon. From the first inquiry until the final evaluation, you make sure every detail is taken care of.

You manage a broad range of meetings, conferences, dinners, group bookings, and special events. With your experience and commercial mindset, you know how to translate clients' wishes into successful events while identifying opportunities to maximize revenue. You work closely with operational departments and are a trusted point of contact for both clients and colleagues.

As a senior member of the team, you take ownership of more complex requests and events, support your colleagues when needed, and contribute to continuously improving our commercial approach and way of working.

A FEW RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing groups, meetings, and events from the initial inquiry through to execution and follow-up.

• Maximizing revenue and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to requests, converting inquiries into confirmed business, and identifying upselling opportunities.

• Using your commercial insight to strategically manage pricing, availability, and event planning in line with the hotels' revenue objectives.

• Taking ownership of larger and more complex groups and events and ensuring all agreements and details are communicated accurately.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with corporate clients, agencies, event planners, and other business partners.

• Ensuring contracts, deposits, cancellations, and invoicing are handled accurately and according to agreed procedures.

• Coordinating menus, packages, room requirements, and additional services while balancing the client's wishes with the commercial opportunities for the hotels.

• Working closely with operational departments to ensure a smooth handover and successful execution of each event.

• Supporting and sharing knowledge with colleagues within the G&E team and contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and commercial performance.

Leonardo Royal Hotel Den Haag Promenade is located in the heart of international The Hague, right next to the green Van Stolkpark. The hotel lies between The Hague city center and Scheveningen beach. Guests can relax in our Promenade Healthclub & Spa or enjoy delicious international dishes at LEO’S International Flavors.

Leonardo Royal Hotel Den Haag Promenade has 178 rooms and features a classic yet modern design, reflected throughout the hotel’s atmosphere. The hotel also offers 10 meeting rooms, making it the perfect choice for both business and leisure guests.

Leonardo Hotel Den Haag Babylon has been an icon at The Hague Central Station since 1978 and is part of Leonardo Hotels. Centrally located, with a fantastic view and all the famous attractions within easy reach, the hotel has 143 rooms and several special meeting rooms. On the first floor of the hotel you will find our bar and restaurant "The Livingroom", where we create a real feeling of home for our guests.

As Leonardo Hotels Benelux, we are part of the larger Leonardo Hotels Group and responsible for all activities for our 28 hotels in the Netherlands and Belgium. At Leonardo Hotels, we care deeply about personal growth, connection, and making an impact together. On average, our colleagues work with us for four years because we always look for good internal career opportunities, and we are quite proud of that!

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR TEAM

• At least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience within Groups & Events, Meeting & Events, or a similar hospitality environment.

• Bachelor-level working and thinking capability (HBO), preferably combined with a hospitality-related education such as Hotel Management or Facility Management.

• Experience with both corporate and social events and confidence in managing larger or more complex bookings.

• Experience with Opera Sales & Catering is strongly preferred.

• Strong command of the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written.

• A strong commercial mindset and the ability to recognize opportunities to increase conversion and revenue.

• You are organized, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership and making decisions.

• Professional, service-oriented, and a true team player who enjoys sharing knowledge with colleagues.

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, enabling you to connect easily with clients and internal stakeholders.

• Strong numerical insight and the ability to think strategically while keeping an eye on the details.

• You remain calm and solution‑oriented when plans change, because in events, they sometimes do!

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.
• Access to a mental well-being support platform.
• 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!