Event Executive

Job Number 23099330
Job Category Sales & Marketing
Location Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, 105 St. Michael's Road, Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management

POSITION SUMMARY

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott are looking for a passionate, dedicated and ambitious Event Executive to join the Sales & Marketing team at this prestigious 4* hotel.

Marriott are committed to a better Work Life Balance and overall Wellbeing at Work. You will be supported in and out of the workplace through:

• World class Learning and Development Courses and Apprenticeships
• Quarterly bonus schemes
• Taskforce Opportunities
• Incentives
• Recognition Scheme
• Employee Wellbeing programme
• Discounts on hotel rooms, gift shop items, food and beverage
• Associate Benefits Website
• Meals on duty, free car parking and use of fitness suite

Your Role:

• Is responsible for incoming enquiries, from conversion through to seamless transition to operations for event execution and back to sales.
• Managing multiple inboxes and communicating frequently with clients.
• Organising clients events and working closely with other departments to ensure these are executed without flaw.
• Managing accounts and finances.
• Provides excellent customer service through every element of the event or group enquiry, utilizing strong selling skills.
• Prepares all event documentation and coordinates with all relevant hotel departments and the customer to ensure consistent, high level service through pre–event, during event and post event.
• Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue, conversion and drive repeat business.
• Takes personal responsibility to adhere to sales and event brand standards for enquiry handling, event planning, pre & post-event.

What we are looking for:

• A genuinely warm & welcoming demeanor
• A passion for the industry, a want to be the best in service
• A team-first attitude
• A gift for paying attention to the smallest details
• Good Communication & Organizational skills

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 and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

Marriott Hotels, Marriott International’s flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. It’s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™.