Senior Events Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Senior Events Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Events Manager to lead the team at the Delta Hotels By Marriott Breadsall Priory.

The Role:

As Senior Events Manager, you will be responsible for incoming enquiries from conversion through to transition to the operations team for event execution and then back to sales. There will be a particular focus on incoming enquiries that are more complex, have higher numbers of guests and that are of a certain revenue value such as VIP events & groups, large city events, sporting events and awards dinners to name a few.

There is no better time to join the team as the Hotel has recently rebranded to Delta Hotels by Marriott, the hotel underwent a refurbishment in 2023 so now is the perfect time to share this exciting news in the market and capture new opportunities.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Oversees co-ordination, communication and completing verbally and in writing with the customer, the Event Executive and Sales Executive the details of an event up to the day of event execution

Ensures that all banquet event orders are completed for the hotel operations team, host weekly operations meeting to share information and answer questions

Supports the marketing communications for conference, meetings & events including weddings & Christmas

Share feedback from customers with relevant teams and create actions plans to eliminate issues going forward

Work with Sales and Revenue Management to agree sales strategies for event space

Assist Hotel Sales Leader to drive the team with closing days, demand generation weeks and other sales initiatives

Identifies and communicates revenue and profit opportunities with leadership team

Correct use of systems and sales process to ensure booking integrity, consistency & accuracy

Implements Event Management strategy and

Train, develop and coach team members to support in developing the next Senior Event Manager

Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships within the whole hotel

Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation

Our Ideal Candidate:

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role within a hotel environment. Experience in coaching and developing team members, driving sales and delivering financial results.

You will have a warm people orientated demeanour, a gift for paying attention to the smallest details and a positive outlook and outgoing personality.

Perks you deserve:

We'll support you in and out of the workplace by offering:

Complimentary Leisure Club Membership because your wellbeing is important

Discounted Golf Rates

Tasty and Varied Meals in our Associate Dinning Facility

Complimentary dry-cleaning service

Enrolment in Perks at Work - Access to unlimited deals from retailers to restaurants, cinema's and more

Discounted Hotel Accommodation Worldwide for you and your Friends & Family

20% F&B Discount, 30% Retail Discount & 20% Spa Discount in Marriott Hotels Worldwide

23 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays increasing with service

Annual Performance Related Pay Review

Cycle to work scheme

Pension & Life Assurance

Access to our Take Care Emotional Wellbeing Resources & Associate Assistance Service

Comprehensive Training and Development program

Company Pension scheme, we match your contributions up to 6%

Private Medical Cover

This role offers and annual salary of £32,500 as well as an annual bonus plan allowing you to earn up to 20% of your salary.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you please apply online at Marriott Careers.

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