Conference & Events Executive
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- Wexford
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maximising & driving the wedding, conference and events business of the hotel
- Promotion and selling of the venue at every opportunity through client show-arounds, marketing events, co-ordinating the production of collateral and PR opportunities to achieve this
- Dealing with clients in person or via telephone & email and responding to all requests in a professional & timely manner, endeavouring to convert every call into a sale whilst providing the highest level of service, integrity and creativity
- The logging of all wedding/event enquiries
- Clarification of all details pertaining to an event in writing, well in advance of the event
- Effectively communicating client's expectations and requests accurately to all departments
- Preparation & distribution of weekly function sheets, and hosting function sheet meetings
- Ensuring that all quotes and contracts are accurate and presented to each client to the agreed company standards
- Providing support in other areas of the hotel
- Overseeing each client experience from initial enquiry stage to post event stage
- Issuing reports to Senior Managers
- Have previous experience in a similar position within the Hotel/Event industry
- Possess a positive attitude, outgoing, extremely friendly with appreciation for brand driven standards
- Experience dealing with brides and grooms
- Experience dealing large conference and events
- Proven track record in sales performance with clear ability to convert business
- Target driven with excellent presentation and negotiation skills
- Have excellent organisational skills & attention to detail
- Good ability to handle pressurised situations and busy period
- Be flexible, innovative and adaptable
- Be fluent in both written and spoken English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel as well as the ability to learn and utilise new computer software programs