Job Description
About us
Millennium and Copthorne Hotels is a medium business in London. We are professional, agile, innovative, and our goal is to The Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is an elegant contemporary 4-star hotel in prestigious Kensington, located two minutes’ walk to High Street Kensington Underground station, making exploring easy. The hotel offers well-appointed and comfortable guest rooms combining Standard, Superior and Club accommodation. Club rooms offer iconic views over the city and include Club Lounge access for complimentary breakfast and refreshments. Guests can sample the authentic Singaporean, Malaysian and Chinese cuisine at Bugis Street, traditional pub fare at the Brasserie Restaurant & Bar or relax in our tea lounge..
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Food provided
- Growth opportunities
- Wellness programmes
The Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is seeking an experienced Meeting and Events Sales Coordinator
Meeting and Events Sales Executive key responsibilities:
- To proactively generate meeting and events enquiries for the sales team.
- Meet weekly KPI targets on sales appointments
- To work with the proactive and reactive sales teams to deliver meetings and events budgeted revenue weekly/monthly
- Give input on activity and new ideas to generate revenue to the quarterly and annual sales and marketing plan
- To conduct site inspections on the property with potential clients
- Negotiate with clients and achieve maximum revenue/profit potential while satisfying client needs.
- To comfortably entertain appropriate clients when required.
- To close prospects as confirmed bookings and maximise all revenue potential by upselling in all revenue producing areas.
Requirements:
- 1 – 2 years previous event sales or coordinating experience in a hotel or venue
- An excellent command of the English language
- Excellent organisational skills
- Possess the ability to see an opportunity act on it to secure revenue for the Hotel.
- Strong selling and interpersonal skills.
- High level of creativity
***As well as real opportunities to develop and gain promotion within the industry. We offer a benefits package including :Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
Training and development
Cash Health Plan cover option available
Apprenticeship/Placement opportunities
Career development and salary reviews
Interest free Season Ticket Loan Scheme
Uniform (Laundry / Dry Cleaning for Uniform)
Meals Provided on Duty
Length of Service related holiday scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
Employee Discounted Accommodation and F&B
Life Assurance
Recommend a Friend Scheme
and many more….
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
- Tips
- Yearly bonus
Application question(s):
- Do you have any experience in Hotel/Hospitality Industry?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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