Events and Groups Sales Executive – London Job at London Full Time

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Welcome to The Londoner, a hotel that is chic boutique in spirit and feeling yet staggering in scale and ambition. A perfectly engineered collection of spaces, tastes, textures, and offerings over 15 floors. Situated in the heart of Leicester Square, where the four corners of the city meet. We are seeking hospitality professionals whose unique talents and ambitions will drive them to not only rise to our guests’ exacting standards, but also propel their own career potential in a company that recognizes and rewards. Stand out from the crowd by joining London’s first ‘Super Boutique’ hotel.

We are currently recruiting for an Events and Groups Sales Executive for our 5-Star super-boutique The Londoner Hotel.

Overview:

An Amazing opportunity has arisen to join The Londoner Sales team. As Groups & Events Sales Executive, you will have the opportunity to work within a very dynamic team and outstanding product offering.

As Groups & Events Sales Executive for The Londoner, you will be responsible for achieving maximum revenue through the effective selling of event spaces and other ancillary revenue to customers via the telephone, e-mail, and face to face.

Responsible for utilizing customer service and sales skills to: identify guest needs, writing accurate proposals which provide the optimal experience for our client’s events while maximizing revenue potential.

Be the Clients advocate ensuring all our clients’ needs from the initial booking to follow-up service requests prior to, during and after their event are delivered and expectations exceeded.

About You:

Current Meetings and Events Sales experience within a 4- or 5-Star hotel environment.

Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.

Natural tele sales ability including closing skills, tone of voice.

Ability to effectively listen and position Edwardian Hotels London to meet client needs.

Be able to generate revenue opportunities including up selling and proactive selling.

Technical knowledge of hotel booking systems including Opera and Delphi.

Our Benefits Package:

• Career development opportunities and a wide range of training programs.
• 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays.
• Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and beverages provided daily.
• Uniforms provided per role requirement.
• Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, friends and family.
• Discounts on food and beverage in all Edwardian restaurants, bars & spas.

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.