Groups and Events Coordinator 

Groups and Events Coordinator 

AT HILTON WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR PEOPLE

This is a fantastic opportunity that will allow you to develop your career within one of the world’s largest, fastest growing hospitality companies and be involved in the excitement of our hotel.

The Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone is situated directly on the Hamilton straight of Silverstone circuit with 197 bedrooms & suites offering views of the famous asphalt that can convert into hospitality boxes during the major events at the circuit. With all the right mechanics for our guests including a fitness suite, coffee shop, trackside restaurant with terrace the hotel is completed with a showpiece Rooftop bar.  

If you are a winner in your current role and want to turbocharge your career as a Groups and Events Coordinator then we want to hear from you.

 

What will I be doing?

 

As Groups and Events Coordinator  , you analyse local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel as well as ensure the Hotel is marketed appropriately. Specifically but not limited to, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business leads Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams Establish relationships with Hilton Worldwide Sales to drive national sales accounts into the hotel. Negotiate and set up room rates/packages with corporate clients Respond to RFP’s Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions Work within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs Attend Sales National events, as required Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Commercial Manager and Senior Management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner Develop and implement creative hotel sales & marketing plan, including social media channels Quality control of all websites where hotel is listed Liaise with Hilton Brand PR, marketing and e-commerce departments and assist in any brand campaigns. Management of Hotel’s social media channels including responding to any guest questions or comments. Content creation for SEO, PR, Social media, email campaigns. In conjunction with Commercial Manager, creating and sending press releases Building and managing influencer program