AddressJob Number 24033924
Job Category Sales & Marketing
Location Delta Hotels Manchester Airport, Hale Road, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management
Event Executive
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 Manchester Airport is the place for you.
Explore ourvery 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 impactyou’ll make
When the guest walks through the door, imagine the look on their face when they take that first look around, all the planning has been executed down to the smallest detail. You’ll help deliver the warmest welcomes and most memorable events that keep them coming back again and again.
You’ll make suggestions to create the most unique events that stand out from any others and ensure its unique and one of a kind.
Whatyou’ll do
Respond to all weddings, social events and conference enquires across various channels
Conduct show rounds and use suggestive selling to maximise revenue
Build strong relationships with clients to ensure a seamless event
Prepare sales-related documents, including proposals, contracts and banquet event orders
Put together information packages, brochures and other promotional materials
Arrange, support and promote events such as wedding fairs
Be a point of contact for clients and guests, responding to questions about hotel facilities and services
Whilst the role will predominately befocused on weddings and special eventsyou may be required to support with other event enquiries and bookings
Whatwe’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 as a Events Executive would be an advantage but not essential
Perks you deserve
In addition to an hourly rate of £11.68 ensuring you are paid for every hour worked, you also qualify for a quarterly bonus scheme!
We’ll support you in and out of the workplace by offering:
Health & Wellbeing - complimentary Leisure Club Membership & discounted Golf Rates because your wellbeing is important
Meals - Tasty and Varied Meals in our Associate Dining Facility
Uniform & dry-cleaning service
Discounts - Enrolment in Perks at Work - Access to unlimited deals from retailers to restaurants, cinema’s and more
Travel - Discounted Hotel Accommodation Worldwide for you and your Friends & Family, 20% F&B Discount, 30% Retail Discount & 20% Spa Discount in Marriott Hotels Worldwide
Holidays - 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays increasing with service
Pay - Annual Performance Related Pay Review
Health - Cycle to work scheme
Pension & Life Assurance
Flexibility – do you need flexibility in your life, talk to us as we know worklife balance is important
Take Care Access to our Take Care Emotional Wellbeing Resources & Associate Assistance Service
Develop and Grow - Comprehensive Training and Development programs
Career - career progression opportunities are endless as the #1 leader in hospitality worldwide
Celebrate - Awards and Recognition Celebrations
Events - 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 show rounds 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.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you apply online today.
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, age and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Delta Hotels provide a seamless travel experience that has been thoughtfully designed with the essential needs of the modern frequent traveler in mind. We flawlessly deliver the key essentials guests need and we work hard to eliminate everything they don’t. At Delta Hotels by Marriott, we are always warm, wise and in control so our guests can focus on what’s most important. With a strong presence in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Delta Hotels by Marriott is rapidly expanding across markets all around the world. If you enjoy delivering purposeful service and focusing on the details that matter, we invite you to explore jobs at Delta Hotels by Marriott. In joining Delta Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
