Event Sales Executive - London

Event Sales Executive - St James, London

St James’ Court a Taj Hotel and Taj 51 Buckingham Gate

What does it take to be part of our Heritage?

Would you like to come and work as an Event Sales Executive for an international brand that is world-renowned for excellence, commitment to its employees and warmth and hospitality to its guests?

Working for the Taj Group sets you aside from other leading hotel brands worldwide. We instil a concept called Tajness into the DNA of all of our employees through our brand values of Mutual Respect and Sincere care; this means not only that we are able to offer every single guest a unique experience during their stay with us, but also the happiness in the workplace that our associates deserve.

Benefits for the Event Sales Executive

• Ten complimentary nights including breakfast (dependant on contract) plus 50% discount on F&B and Spa within hotels in the Taj Group
• 25% discount off treatments/products at the Wellness Centre, the hotel Spa
• The Event Sales Executive will be a member of life insurance and pension scheme
• Chair massage and Chiropody treatments
• Introduction scheme
• Social Events
• Meals on duty

Event Sales Executive - our expectations

• To ensure that all events assigned to you are executed to the highest level, liaising with other departments as necessary to ensure personalised, prompt and flawless service to all guests. The position will also act as a ‘one-point contact’ for all meeting organisers in respect of guest requests, complaints or any other feedback.
• To ensure all confirmed bookings and client requirements are met from the enquiry date through to the close of billing. To actively promote the property through good customer service and selling and to ensure the return of business is high.
• To maximise rooms, groups, conference and events revenue through pro-active selling and commercial management techniques.
• To manage the conversion of customer enquiries into confirmed sales to develop future and repeat business contributing to the profitability of the hotel.
• To drive sales activities and develop a successful working relationship with the sales team to drive business.
• Be eligible to live and work in the UK

If this sounds like the perfect role; we’d love to hear from you!