Events Sales Co-ordinator - Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire
Competitive
16 Nov 2018
30 Nov 2018
Contract, Full Time

Events Sales Co-ordinator - Stoke Park Country Club & Resort

An amazing opportunity has arisen for an experienced Event Sales Co-ordinator to join the team at Stoke Park. As Event Sales Co-ordinator, you will:

  • Work with our meetings, events, golf and special occasion clients at a 5 Red Star level
  • Be responsible for the planning and coordination of events providing an efficient and personal service at all times.
  • Be targeted on revenue sales with various objectives introduced throughout the financial year, which will not only be revenue-based but also task-based.

This is to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months.

Required Experience:

  • Previous experience in an event sales environment
  • Exceptional sales techniques, both on the telephone and in person
  • Knowledge of golf, along with 5 Star property experience is preferable
  • Strong typing ability and telephone manner
  • Strong interpersonal skills, articulate and confident communicator
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent organisation skills and has a proactive approach
  • Thrives on working in a fast-paced environment
  • Handles pressure calmly and professionally
  • Possesses the ability of excellent problem solving and decision making using a systematic and precise approach
  • Excellent IT skills with experience of MS Office applications and a knowledge of Opera software is preferable.

What we will offer to the successful candidate:

  • Competitive salary
  • Access to service charge and gratuities
  • Career progression through training and development
  • 20 days paid holiday
  • Free meal whilst on duty
  • Discounted rates on facilities
  • Free use of the Stoke Park gym

Our Company:

As Europe’s leading Five Red Star Hotel, Spa and Country Club, Stoke Park provides a unique combination of the traditions of an exclusive members’ club and the best of today’s sporting, leisure, entertaining and hotel facilities, in one of the most convenient locations in Britain: only 35 minutes from London and 7 miles from London Heathrow.