Groups, Conference and Events Planning Executive  

Groups, Conference and Events Planning Executive  

The Hilton Birmingham Metropole is recruiting for an experienced Groups, Conference and Events Planning Executive to join the team. You will join a team of Events Planners at the hotel, working to deliver events with the WOW factor! With 30 conference rooms and 3 ballrooms, the hotel can manage events for up to 2000 people. You will be confident in your own project handling abilities with experience in large events. The successful candidate will handle the project from the original contract to the day the client arrives, ready for the operations team to deliver your amazing event. 

 

A WORLD OF REWARDS

Flexible working Free, healthy and high-quality meals when on duty Grow your Career  Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com) Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets) Team Member Referral Program Discounted dental and health cover High street discounts: with Perks at Work Free car park Subsidised Taxi between 12 am and 7 am Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days) Guest Experience Day: 1-night stay with breakfast and dinner Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

 What will I be doing?

A Groups, Conference and Events Planning Executive will be creating and inspiring with innovative ideas to deliver exceptional bespoke events. You will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of weddings, conventions, social groups, conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions. The Groups, Conference and Events Planning Executive will interact frequently with Guests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business. Specifically, an Event Planner will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

Seek proactive opportunities to increase sales and sales convention within team. Create unique and bespoke events for our clients utilising our food and beverage experiences, production company & expertise Focus on a consistently executed up-selling approach Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds delivering wow moments Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events Participate in hotel promotional activities Work with 3rd Party suppliers Liaise with Senior Hotel Management Team in planning of key events.