Meetings and Events Executive, Social Events

Doyle Collection Ltd.; London (KY); On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Doyle Collection is seeking a Meetings and Events Executive in London, responsible for selling and planning weddings and social events. The ideal candidate will drive revenue and maintain high standards of customer care, becoming an ambassador for both the hotels and the company. Join a supportive team committed to personal development and a culture of inclusion and respect.

Benefits

Generous Service Charge

Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days

Free meals on duty

50% discount when dining with The Doyle Collection

Discounted rates when staying in our hotels

Training dedicated to personal development

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts in selected stores and online shops

Life Insurance and Company Pension

Complimentary uniform and dry cleaning

One paid volunteering day per year

Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme

Hotel Incentives and rewards

Staff summer parties, Christmas parties, and regular team get-togethers

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• High level of professionalism and customer care.
• Ability to achieve revenue and KPI targets.
• Experience in planning and selling events.

Responsibilities

• Selling and planning weddings and social events.
• Achieving revenue and KPI targets monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Maintaining professionalism in customer interactions.

Skills

Professionalism

Customer Care

Sales Skills

Event Planning

Job description

Meetings and Events Executive, Social Events

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £32,000, plus Service Charge and Incentives

Reporting to the Director of Groups, Meetings and Events, London you will be responsible for selling and planning weddings and social events within the reactive Groups, Meetings and Events team for The Doyle Collection portfolio consisting of The Marylebone, The Bloomsbury, and The Kensington.

Role responsibilities:

• Achieve revenue and KPI targets set and agreed upon on a monthly/quarterly and annual basis.
• Achieve set groups, meetings and events revenue budgets (team goal).
• To maintain a high level of professionalism and customer care during all interactions with existing and potential customers, clients and booking agents.
• Be empowered to make decisions and take responsibility for your own workload.
• To act as an ambassador for hotels and the company in all client, guest and internal interactions.
• Complete all other duties and requests as assigned by the Director of Groups, Meetings and Events.

The Perks of working for The Marylebone Hotel:

• Generous Service Charge
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days
• Free meals on duty
• 50% discount when dining with The Doyle Collection
• Discounted rates when staying in our hotels
• Training dedicated to personal development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts in selected stores and online shops
• Life Insurance and Company Pension
• Complimentary uniform and dry cleaning
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Hotel Incentives and rewards
• Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme

The Marylebone, London

Located just minutes from Oxford Street and in the heart of Marylebone Village, The Marylebone hotel provides easy access to the best that London has to offer. The excitement and buzz of Marylebone Lane, Oxford Street and Park Lane, the world-famous stores of Bond Street and Mayfair and the green spaces of Regents Park and Hyde Park are all just a short walk away.

The Doyle Collection

The Doyle Collection is a carefully curated collection of eight Irish family-owned luxury and urban hotels located centrally in London, Dublin, Washington DC, Cork and Bristol. What binds our hotels together is the Doyle service ethos - a real warmth and thoughtfulness.

We are proud to say that The Doyle Collection has maintained it's listing as one of the 'Best Large Workplaces' with Great Places to Work since 2017. This accolade means that our people are part of a culture of continuous improvement, working for leaders who are committed to the working environment.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At The Doyle Collection, where everyone is valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. All our team members have the opportunity to thrive with an equal opportunities employer.