Meeting and Events Coordinator

An excellent opportunity for a Meetings and Events person with some experience to join our Meeting and Events office at the Bull Hotel in Gerrards Cross. The Role is based at the Bull Hotel Full Time so you must be able to commute to

SL9 7PAThe Meeting and Events team is key to our business as they are often the first point of contact many of our guests have with the Hotel. As a Meeting and Events Coordinator you will provide our guests with a personal reservations service for all types of meetings and events, large and small. As part of the team you will work both re-actively and proactively to sell the hotel and its facilities to potential guests. We believe it is the people we employ that make the difference to the experience of our guests, and that is why we are looking for someone who is ready to go above and beyond in everything they do.Why join the Bulls team?At The Bull, we love what we do, and were looking to grow our team with people who share our passion for success. We want individuals who will bring their own style to every experience and put our guests at the heart of everything they do. We pride ourselves on our team, and we work hard to take their careers to new heights. As part of the Bull''s team, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:Wagestream

flexible access to your earned wages and financial coaching AppA paid day off for your birthday24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your familySaroving Rewards for going the extra mile and delivering exceptional guest serviceEmployee appreciation eventsFamily and Friends Accommodation rates and employee F and B discounts at all hotels in the groupOpportunities for training and development and recognising your potentialWhat will I be doing as Meeting and Events Co-ordinator?Dealing with and processing all enquiries for any conference and or function to be held within the Food and Beverage outlets, ensuring that clients needs are fully understood and met, whilst revenue and profits maximisedRecording and processing all bookings, cancellations and amendments promptly in the M and E computer system (Events 500) ensuring the highest quality and standards are maintained in all of the information and printed material issuedCommunicating all clients needs through the publishing of weekly function sheets and amendments as appropriate providing consistent and effective communications with the hotels operational teams on a daily basis as well as during the weekly operations meeting.Filling in business gaps when the Food and Beverage Outlets have not been booked.Taking bookings for accommodation and facilitating a smooth booking process in order to meet all clients needsAttending daily/weekly business meetings to co-ordinate the smooth operation of all departmentsConducting show-rounds to all potential clients and facilitate the co-ordination of booking of the Food and Beverage outlets as well as the Rooms.Ensuring that all test calls/emails are handled in line with the company standards.To maintain client database and build relationships with existing meetings and events clients and successfully develop new clients.This vacancy is at the Hotel in Gerrads Cross and you must be able to commute to SL9 7PAAs Meeting and Events Co-ordinator you will have...6 months to one years experience in a meeting and events environment preferably in a quality hotel or event company with multiple meeting roomsTelesales experience with both re-active and pro-active sales skillsExcellent Computer skillsThe ability to be self motivated with a passion for sales and achieving targetsExcellent attention to details and great administration skillsExcellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills with a professional mannerFlexibility as working pattern will be 5 days per week (normally Monday to Friday, however, evening and weekend shifts will be required)In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment ..... full job details .....