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Form of workDo you have a passion for all things meetings, conference & events?
Are you a sales and target driven individual?
Our Event & Sales Team are on an exciting journey and looking to grow! Based at the hotel, you will work closely with the wider Sales team who will provide leads coming in centrally.
What will I do?
- Focus on maximising bedroom, meeting & event sales opportunities through enquiries, and confirmed bookings
- Proactively promote the hotel portfolio
- Ensure targets are exceeded and client expectations are managed in line with company standard response times.
- Check availability for Weddings, Conferences, Christmas bookings & Special occasion enquiries
- Send out proposals along with hotel information
- Follow up with customers by telephone and email to convert the business
- Obtain event information from customers by arranging face to face planning meetings, via email or over the phone
- Deal with all bookings and communicating the information to the Hotel Operations team for all events to run smoothly and efficiently.
Is this the role for me?
- Previous experience in a similar role would be a distinct advantage, although not essential
- Ideally, you will have sales experience within hotels, exhibitions or stadia, however, we are also open to consider individuals from another sector, as long as you have experience selling ‘a service’
- Will also consider individuals who have operational meeting & events hotel experience coupled with some sales experience
- KPI and target driven - Monthly sales bonuses for hitting targets!
- Strong communication & organisational skills
- Build strong robust key relationships
- Ability to multi-task and manage the demands which come with a sales role
- Able to think outside the box and have ideas on how to maximise opportunities
Why The QHotels Collection?
- Family and Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
- Free onsite parking
- Various Employee celebratory days throughout the year
- Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
- Carve out your own career path with The QHotels Collection as there will be progression & career development opportunities across our hotel portfolio
- Internal talent exchange network
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7, 365 days a year
At The QHotels Collection, we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Our culture centres around diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. If you would like to discuss your application further in relation to the Disability Confident, please do reach out via email to resourcing@theqhotelscollection.co.uk.
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