Events Sales Executive - London

Events Sales Executive - London

EVENTS SALES EXECUTIVE – THE LANGHAM, LONDON (1 year maternity cover)

 

We are currently seeking to recruit a true hospitality professional, with the flair to deliver service at the highest level, in the position of an Events Sales Executive.

 

As an Events Sales Executive you will be working as part of the hotel’s Events Sales team, and your key duties will be connected with handling of enquiries and planning of non-residential conference and events business.

 

The Langham, London offers a wide range of benefits which include:  

 

·         4 weeks holidays plus 8 bank holidays (which attract double pay and time off when worked)

·         dry clean service

·         meals on duty

·         complimentary accommodation at other Langham Hotels

·         discounted accommodation at The Langham, London for you, and your friends and family

·         discounts for you and your friends and family in our food and beverage outlets and on Spa treatments  

·         pension plan

·         life insurance

·         eye test vouchers

·         Cycle to Work scheme

·         Season Travelcard loan

·         colleague recognition system - being recognised and rewarded for positive guest comments or when you go the extra mile

·         learning and development opportunities, which also include paid and unpaid cross departmental training opportunities

·         two staff parties per year and a number of colleague social and community events

 

The Langham London, London’s Original Grand Hotel and flagship of the international Langham Hospitality Group comprises 378 luxury bedrooms and suites, the acclaimed Roux at The Landau and Palm Court restaurants, the Artesian Bar, extensive Meeting & Events facilities and Europe’s first Chuan Spa.

 

The team at the hotel prides itself on creating enchanting encounters for our guests and we’ve been doing so since 1865.

Requirement .

 

·         previous  experience of working in a hotel sales and/or events department

 

·         drive and tenaciousness    

 

·         strong customer service skills – ability to build rapport, develop relationships and personalise every interaction

 

·         solid administrative background; ability to organise, prioritise and execute tasks with immaculate attention to detail

 

·         proficient in Microsoft Office computer packages  

 

·         knowledge of Hotel operating systems (Opera and Delphi) is a preference

 

Terms of employment
. Temporary / Contract