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Event Executive - London

Employer
Shangri-la
Location
London
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
19 Mar 2018

Job Details

Event Executive - Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London

It takes a very special kind of person to work at Shangri-La: someone with an eye for detail and the skills to perform. Someone with an attitude to deliver and a passion to delight.

We are diverse, warm and caring but also demanding, dynamic and innovative.

The uniquely Asian view of service at this luxury hotel in London embodies the core values of respect, helpfulness, courtesy, sincerity and humility. These qualities have been the cornerstone of the Shangri-La success.

We currently have a vacancy for an Events Executive to joining our team.

The Role

Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London features three meeting and event rooms, all on level 34 of the Shard: The Thames Ballroom can accommodate 110 guests for lunch or dinner; whilst the London Bridge Room can host 30 guests and the Tower Bridge Room can host 10 guests.  The meeting space is flexible and the entire level can be turned into a reception area for up to 160 guests.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Events Management, the Events Executive will handle the coordination of the meeting and events facilities whilst supporting all events sales related activities and maximizing revenue opportunities.

Essential Requirements

  • Relevant London events sales experience in a 5 star hotel
  • Proven track record of building strong relationships with key corporate clients and agencies
  • Exceptional people management and communication skills
  • Professional background in hotel operations
  • Advance level of English (both oral  and written)

Our proposition to you

In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer an exciting array of benefits:

  • Shangri-La Staff Rates at our luxury properties worldwide
  • One paid Volunteer Day per year
  • Pension contribution
  • Personal development via Shangri-La Academy, online Harvard Management programme and other external courses
  • Regular social celebrations
  • One free duty meal per shift
  • Laundering of your uniform free of charge
  • Discount in our F&B outlets
  • Shard Card and Deal Card (discounts at variety of businesses in the area)
  • Cycle to Work
  • Childcare Vouchers (if applicable )
  • Opportunity to grow and develop with Shangri-La, locally or worldwide

…..to mention only a few!

We believe that with the right attitude, anything is possible at Shangri-La and we will invest heavily in your training, offering a variety of programmes for all levels!

If you wish to be considered for this role, please send us your CV!

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