Sales & Events Coordinator United Kingdom
Job description
You make it Hand Picked!
Established by Guy and Julia Hands in 1999, Hand Picked hotels has grown organically and through acquisition to become the 5th largest luxury hotel group in the UK – comprising 21 hotels across the UK and Channel Islands. With welcoming and charming service delivered in truly inspirational settings, our guests are encouraged to relax, kick off their shoes and indulge.
We are currently recruiting for a Sales & Events Co-ordinator at St Pierre Park Hotel & Spa on the beautiful island of Guernsey.
St Pierre Park Hotel & Spa is a 4 Star Hotel with 131 bedrooms within easy reach of the beach so you can enjoy the stunning scenery when you’re off shift.
About the role:
This is a full time role working 40 hours per week over 5 days, 9am - 5:30pm, to include weekend work on a rota basis.
You will be the ultimate people person who enjoys building positive relationships with everyone you meet, giving them faith and confidence in your knowledge and event organisation abilities from the very first conversation.
You are also sales focused and enjoy making recommendations to meet the needs of your clients and their budgets. Whether it's a wedding, private dinner or a big birthday bash, you'll take the reins and help to plan the event.
The fantastic feedback you receive and clients saying \"Thank you for all your help!\" will motivate you and be a regular highlight to your working week.
About you:
- You will ideally have at least a years' experience in an events co-ordination role, ideally from within a Hotel environment
- You will have a key interest in weddings and events and can demonstrate knowledge of current market trends
- Knowledge of \"Opera\" is desirable but not essential
- You will have high standards of personal presentation
- You have the ability to establish rapport and deliver high standards of service with a genuine and approachable manner
- You'll have experience of working in a fast-paced, busy environment
- You'll be excellent at building a rapport with colleagues and guests
- Most of all, you'll have a professional, organised and friendly approach
Our Benefits include:
- A competitive salary package of £14.50 per hour
- Live-in accommodation available at £90 per week
- Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
- Life assurance scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
- Company Sickness Scheme Benefit..
- Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships and other recognised hospitality industry courses which are all supported by our learning and development team.
- £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds!
- Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays)
- Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
- Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
