Event Executive - United Kingdom

Coventry, West Midlands
Competitive rates of pay, leisure facilities membership, free meals whilst on duty & a global Marriott discount program
20 Mar 2023
05 Apr 2023
23015236-1
Full Time
Event Executive - United Kingdom

Job Number 23015236
Job Category Sales & Marketing
Location Delta Hotels Forest of Arden Country Club, Maxstoke Lane, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management

Are you seeking to grow your skills with endless career opportunities?, work beside teammates that feel like family?, experience working for an employer that puts your wellbeing at the heart of everything it does?, enjoy monthly celebrations, treats and recognition? and make a difference in the local community? Then Delta Hotels by Marriott Forest of Arden Country Club is the place for you. 

Explore our very big world 

As a world-class leader in the travel industry, there's no better place than Marriott International to make your mark. Joining us, you'll get to entertain and meet people from all over the world as you build your experience. You'll find a place where your personality and ideas are appreciated just as much as the work you do. And you'll grow through opportunities to explore the business, opening yourself to various career options. If you have the natural ability to communicate and enjoy working with others, we welcome you to join our global family.  

 

The impact you'll make  

What more could our guests want than outstanding service, a clean comfortable room and delicious food and drink? It will be your job to make sure they get even more from their stay with us. Proactively promoting all the options open to them, as well as being on hand to answer any questions about our hotels and services, you'll make sure they know about everything they could wish for - and more. You'll help create the warmest welcomes and most memorable visits that keep them coming back again and again.  

 

What you'll do  

  • Prepare sales-related documents, including proposals, contracts and banquet event orders 

  • Put together information packages, brochures and other promotional materials  

  • Use sales techniques to maximise revenue while maintaining existing guest loyalty  

  • Promote awareness of our brand image internally and externally  

  • Be a point of contact for clients and guests, responding to questions about hotel facilities and services 

  • Perform general office duties to support Sales & Marketing  

 

What we're looking for  

  • A warm, people-oriented demeanour 

  • A team-first attitude  

  • A gift for paying attention to the smallest details  

  • The ability to think outside of the box and upsell to create memorable events  

  • Planning, multi-tasking and time-management skills  

  • Previous experience in a similar role would be a big advantage  

 

Perks you deserve 

We'll support you in and out of the workplace by offering: 

 

  • Complimentary Leisure Club Membership because your wellbeing is important 

  • Discounted Golf Rates 

  • Tasty and Varied Meals in our Associate Dining Facility  

  • Uniform

  • Enhanced Pay Rate on bank holidays

  • Enrolment in Perks at Work - Access to unlimited deals from retailers to restaurants, cinema's and more 

  • Discounted Hotel Accommodation Worldwide for you and your Friends & Family 

  • 20% F&B Discount, 30% Retail Discount & 20% Spa Discount in Marriott Hotels Worldwide  

  • 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays increasing with service 

  • Annual Performance Related Pay Review  

  • Cycle to work scheme 

  • Pension & Life Assurance 

  • Access to our Take Care Emotional Wellbeing Resources & Associate Assistance Service  

  • Comprehensive Training and Development program  

  • Awards and Recognition Celebrations  

  • Monthly Calendar of Associate Focused & Fun Events  

With this role you will be working 40 hours per week over 5 days, predominately Monday - Friday day shifts although there may be the need to cover weekends or evenings for showrounds or to welcome your Clients for their event, after all you wouldn't miss out seeing the smile on their face after all of your planning. 

 

 

 

  Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

With our diverse portfolio of locations, you'll find Delta Hotels in world-renowned cities and prestigious resorts across Canada. Delta Hotels is a Marriott International brand and offers you the opportunity to find the hospitality job and career journey that's right for you. With more than 1100 managed properties and 19 brands you'll find Marriott International in your neighborhood and in more than 74 countries across the globe. Find Your World   at Delta Hotels.