POSITION SUMMARY
With its fragrant walled gardens, stately Jacobean country house & 200 acres of Hertfordshire parkland, the historic Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club makes a lasting impression. Marriott International the world’s largest hotel company with more than 500 global locations and 600,000 associates worldwide is redefining the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. Combining old school, classic elegance and impressive grandeur with a contemporary, holistic approach, Hanbury Manor Marriott delivers premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted experiences for the discerning.
This position is part of the Sales & Events team who are responsible for reactive group sales attached or not to events and weddings. By application of strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills this position is responsible for preparing all event documentation and co-ordinating with hotel departments and the customers to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout pre-, during and post-event phases of all events, administration of contracts and inputting group bookings/rooming lists into Opera booking system.
The Events Executive must have impeccable attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills to be able to competently deliver all aspects of the role to the expected standard. The ability to multitask, prioritise and use your initiative are key skills required for this role. This role will have direct client interaction and admin work.
Experience:
Previous experience within Hotel Industry preferred – Experience in Weddings & Events, Opera booking system, Sales Force and specifically in dealing with groups/catering and delegations are highly desirable.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Goal driven: commitment towards achieving hotel’s and team goals
- Ability to adapt - Maintains performance level under pressure or when experiencing changes or challenges in the workplace.
- Passion for Sales and understanding of processes; can effectively up sell products and services; can bring a sale to closure
- Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
- Confident, positive and proactive attitude and mind-set
- Able to work alone and within a team
- Excellent telephone etiquette
- Strong customer development and relationship management skills
- Effective decision making skills
- Good time management
- Strong organizational skills
Education or Certification:
- A strong level of English, both written and verbal is essential for this role.
- High school diploma or GED; experienced (1 - 2 years of experience) in the Reservations/ Event Booking Center or related professional area.
The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:
- To make a pre and post event call to organizers in order to maintain the relationship and to gain future business.
- Effectively manages customer budgets to maximize revenue and meet customer needs to expand customer base for group/catering sales opportunities.
- To liaise with the Revenue team to ensure that rooms strategy is implemented appropriately.
- To understand the product we offer, including event space, room types/layouts, capacities, and event/restaurant menus.
- To conduct site visits, including walk-in appointments and participate in FAM Trips in a professional manner, demonstrating a full knowledge of the hotel products and services, and tailoring the benefits to meet the guests’ needs.
- To ensure that all diary entries are up to date with booking status, date booking taken, client details and telephone contact details and activities up to date.
- To ensure forecasted event & group revenue is up to date at all times.
- To build group bookings in all systems involved and book individual reservations related to events, to ensure that routings and billing instructions are correct.
- To work every other Saturday and occasional evenings.
What is in it for you?
- Discounts on hotel rooms, gift shop items, food and beverage
- Learning and development opportunities
- Recognition programs
- Wellbeing programs
- Encouraging management
- Team-spirited colleagues
- Meals at work
- Uniform
- 20 days holiday increasing with service plus bank holidays.
- Free gym access
Come and join us today, and become part of the Marriott family.
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
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