Events Planner  

Events Planner  

HILTON COBHAM - We are Hilton we are hospitality.

Would you like a career with a company voted number 1 in great places to work in hospitality in the UK? Then this could be the opportunity for you.

Hilton Cobham are recruiting now for an Events Planner to join our sales team

Please do note this role is based at Hilton Cobham, which is located in Surrey, therefore relocation to the area would be needed.

BENEFITS

Live-in staff accommodation available: charged at £8.36 per day including bills, 3 meals and                                                            tea/coffee taken from our Team Member canteen and Wi-Fi Free meals on duty Travel and food discounts: - Highly Discounted Rates plus 50% off F&B (subject to individual outlets) Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly) Sales Incentive Discounted dental and health cover High street discounts: with Perks at Work Free uniforms Grow your career: access to a network of 6500+ hotels across 100+ countries (subject to local right to work rules) Personal Development: programmes designed to support your career

An Events Planner plans and executes promotional, business and social events. The duties include meeting with prospective clients to understand their needs, hiring venues and organising transport for guests.

What will I be doing?

Receive and convert incoming enquiries to achieve targets and maximize revenue Manage an events schedule to maximise yield 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 Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events Participate in hotel promotional activities

 

What are we looking for?

A Passion for delivering great customer service Enjoys working as part of a team A highly professional telephone manner and excellent communication skills Outstanding administration and organisational skills There is no specific education or qualification required for this job

 

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!