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Group & Events Planning Executive

The Peninsula London

London

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

28 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group & Events Planning Executive to join their flagship hotel in London. This exciting role involves coordinating group and event bookings, enhancing revenues through creative upselling, and collaborating with various departments to deliver outstanding experiences. With a focus on building strong relationships and effective communication, the successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to the hotel's reputation for excellence. If you have a passion for events and a desire to work alongside a talented team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Market leading remuneration
Service charge
Attractive benefits
Experience with a highly skilled team

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of experience in planning, events, or banquet services.
  • Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate group and event bookings to create memorable experiences.
  • Support sales team with re-contracting and upselling techniques.
  • Manage relationships with suppliers to drive additional revenue.

Skills

Event Planning
Communication Skills
Upselling Techniques
Client Relationship Management

Education

Experience in Event Planning or Conference Services

Job description

The Peninsula London is seeking to hire an enthusiastic Group & Events Planning Executive. With the support of the Event Manager, this role will be responsible for the planning coordination of all group & event bookings. The role supports the group & event sales team with re-contracting annual bookings, increasing group and event revenues through creative upselling techniques, and above all responsible for creating and delivering outstanding experiences for all group and events.

  • An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London.
  • Market leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits.
  • Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team.

Key accountabilities

  • Responsible for the planning and coordination of group & event bookings, creating memorable and innovative group & events.
  • Support the sales team with re-contracting annual, repeat bookings at the hotel.
  • Increase group & event revenues through creative and effective upselling techniques.
  • Collaborate and identify opportunities with Sales, Revenue, F&B & Marketing to both drive revenues and enhance brand profile.
  • Participate in relevant alignment meetings such as daily hotel and division briefings, monthly sales and marketing, group resume meetings, pre-con meetings, client feedback meetings, daily and weekly BEO meetings, operational feedback meetings, and credit/PM meetings.
  • Manage relationships with all approved Peninsula London suppliers with a keen focus to drive revenues through other revenue streams.

General requirements

  • Minimum 1-2 years of previous planning, banquet, events, or conference services experience.
  • An excellent communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and staff.
  • Fluent English language skills.

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.

Requisition ID: 46378

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