Job Overview
Draycote Hotel are now seeking an experienced, professional Wedding & Events Sales Coordinator with a minimum 2-years wedding coordination and sales experience in a prestige wedding venue together with conference, events, meetings in a comparable hotel / wedding / conference venue working in a busy event sales team and delivering outstanding wedding, conference & event solutions and exceptional customer service.
The person will be responsible for all wedding coordination, show rounds, sales promotion and organisation in driving wedding bookings and managing delivery; and processing all events and meeting enquiries through our Guestline Event Management System - including answering email and telephone enquiries, preparing and evaluating booking proposals, responding to client requests, recommending best solutions, submitting and managing contracts, invoicing and client follow up and acting as wedding coordinator on the day.
You will also undertake venue show-rounds and liaise with clients on the selling, planning and organisation of weddings and events and participate, when necessary, in the oversight of events at Draycote and the welcoming of organisers on the day. You will support the marketing team in undertaking marketing activities in the sale and promotion of the venue including wedding lead follow up and attendance at wedding and industry exhibitions and networking.
You must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, be well-presented and have an excellent knowledge of the regional wedding and MICE industry, conference and events delivery, venue legislation and compliance, F&B services, hospitality and AV. You must be able to demonstrate how you have increased enquiry levels, conversions and effectively grown Wedding sales in a venue. Knowledge of venue quality accreditation, sustainability, and quality standards would also be advantageous.
You will work as part of a small team selling six flexible quality accredited conference and meeting rooms and our wedding suite as well as Christmas bookings and private parties. You must have a passion for hospitality and be totally committed to fulfilling your financial and operational targets, have substantial wedding sales and operational experience, outstanding customer service and effective communication skills.
The salary for this position is made up of a basic salary and commission bonus based on sales value achieved with potential earnings well in excess of £30,000.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,080.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rugby CV23 9LF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Knowledge of Events Management Systems and Wedding Planning and Coordination
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Wedding Sales and Coordination: 2 years (required)
- Hospitality: 2 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
