About us

At the heart of IHG are our beloved hotel brands, each catering to the unique interests of our guests in its own distinct way. We work hard to do business responsibly, dedicated to serving our local communities and doing the right thing. Whatever we’re doing, we remember one thing; we’re about people, not just beds.

We are very excited to announce that in Summer 2019, Principal Edinburgh George Street will become part of the InterContinental Hotel & Resorts Brand, the first international luxury travel hotel brand in the world.

The Principal Edinburgh on George Street has been welcoming hotel guests since 1881. We are five listed Georgian townhouses, built in 1775 as homes for Edinburgh’s most prosperous citizens. Winner of Luxury Brand Hotel of the Year, Edinburgh at the 2019 Scottish Hotel Awards. 2019 sees our property receive a multi-million-pound restoration and refurbishment to transform and rebrand to InterContinental® Edinburgh.

A nod to Edinburgh’s rich literary heritage, The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen was once home to acclaimed novelist Susan Ferrier (an equal of Jane Austen, according to Sir Walter Scott), whilst Burr & Co. is a lovely coffee shop with a devoted local following. The hotel also boasts the magnificent King’s Hall – a firm favourite for weddings and celebration – as well as seven additional meeting and event rooms and a newly equipped gym.

Your day to day

Reporting to the Conference & Events Sales Manager, you will maximise revenue through strong customer relationships (both new and repeat) regular communication and implementation of the pricing and selling strategies; including effective Diary Management.

Through a full understanding of our offering including Conference & Events, Transient, Weddings & Banquets as well as an awareness of what our competitors are doing, you will confidently take customers from their initial enquiry to contracting the event.

What we need from you

We are looking for someone with the enthusiasm and commitment to deliver exceptional levels of guest service even under pressure and that is highly motivated with a drive to succeed to be the best. You will possess excellent sales, organisational and time management skills with an eye for detail and the ability to use your own initiative. It would be highly beneficial if you have worked within sales hospitality industry previously.

• Respond to telephone, fax and e-mail inquiries for events and functions space within the company guidelines and standards of procedures
• Use sales and conversion techniques to convert business
• Proactively communicate with future clients
• Make verbal quotations in response to inquiries in line with pricing and selling strategy
• Create and maintain relationships with clients
• Attend a targeted number of client appointments per week
• Attend networking events
• Compile personalised contract for clients

What we offer

• A competitive salary
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank
• Hotel based incentive and recognition schemes
• Access to our Benefits portal, which includes discounts on some travel, leisure time activities, health, retail and motoring
• Discounted accommodation with competitive colleague rates at our other hotels
• Long service awards which increase with length of service
• Excellent training and development opportunities within the hotel, the Company and our online e-learning portal
• Financial rewards for delivering sensational service
• Free meals on duty
• Great IHG Perks