Events Coordinator

Events CoordinatorA friendly Events Sales team based at a Hotel and Country Club is seeking an Events Coordinator to join them on a full-time basis. This role involves managing sales enquiries for weddings, social events, and conferences, with a focus on converting enquiries into confirmed bookings. The successful candidate will play a key role in building strong customer relationships, preparing event proposals, and overseeing events from initial enquiry through to successful delivery.Day-to-day duties of the role:Proactively deal with all sales enquiries, focusing on weddings, social functions, and conferences.Meet and build relationships with customers, ensuring a seamless experience.Produce detailed event proposals, contracts, and invoices as required.Take ownership of events, overseeing them from planning through to execution.Collaborate with various departments to ensure continuity of service.Participate in hosting Wedding Fairs, hotel showcases, and client showrounds, which may occur outside normal working hours.Required Skills and Qualifications:Experience in an events role, ideally within a luxury venue.Excellent communication and sales skills, with a knack for closing and upselling.Strong administration and IT skills, including proficiency in database/booking packages.Detail-oriented with a professional manner and a good understanding of confidentiality issues.Ability to use initiative and remain calm under pressure.Experience with Opera Sales and Catering is a ..... full job details .....