Job Reference: 13834
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
MEETINGS & EVENTS COORDINATOR
ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD
Up to £29,000+ HYBRID + PROGRESSION + EXCELLENT BENEFITS
THE OPPORTUNITY
We're recruiting for an experienced Meetings & EventsCoordinator to join a well-established business located in Ashton-In-Makerfield. The successful candidate will be based at the companies head office and will be working within the new and existing clients to support them with event organising and coordination, including venue sourcing, accommodation and transport bookings etc.
The Company has an impressive list of Large Corporateclients and you will be responsible for handling their reservations enquiries, providing quotations, showing clients round venues, sourcing venues, confirming bookings and more importantly providing first-class customer service at all times.
This marketing-leading organisation offers excellent training & career development making it one of the best companies to work for in the sector. The perfect opportunity if you'd like to join a fast-paced business where you can truly make a career for yourself.THE MEETINGS & EVENTS COORDINATOR ROLE:
* Handing clients enquires by Phone and Email
* Understanding the client's needs and ensuring the correct property is selected in terms of location, facilities, budget and grade of property
* Ensuring ahigh conversion of enquiries to bookings by providing an informative and professional approach
* Preparing booking confirmations to the client and ensuring all special requests are passed to the property in advance of booking
* Liaising with the Sales& Finance teams about existing accounts and the individual properties
* Working to ensure that all enquiries are handledpromptly and that all confirmations are set within ample time
* Updating and maintaining the reservations systems, processingbookings and ensuring all contact information is correct
* Attending regular training & development sessions to enhance your career
THE PERSON:
* Must have 12 months experience within a fast paced meetings & events, events assistant, events coordinator, corporate hospitality, hotel, venue, conference, events sales, meetings sales, or reservations role
* Computerliterate with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and computerised reservations systems
TO APPLY:
We are progressing suitable candidates to interview shortly for the Meetings & Events Coordinator position, therefore, if you are interested and have the rightexperience then please send your CV for immediate consideration
Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation tothis vacancy.
Industry: Hospitality and Catering
Salary: £27000.00 - £29000.00 per annum+ HYBRID + BENEFITS
Salary Benefits: HYBRID + BENEFITS
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: meetings & events, events assistant, events coordinator, corporate hospitality, hotel, venue, conference, events sales, meetings sales, or reservations
Contact Name: Chloe Marsh
Website: -
Direct Application URL: -