Conference & Events Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Torquay, United Kingdom The Grand Hotel Full time

The Grand Hotel, Torquay has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Conference & Events Coordinator to join the team.

**Main Responsibilities**
- Responsible for co-ordinating allocated Conference and banqueting events
- Assisting Weddings team with event coordination when required
- Negotiating rates for conference and banqueting enquiries
- Responsible for selling, quoting and co-ordinating all wedding bookings
- Produce contracts for each event for confirmation
- Detail breakdown of functions on the conference spreadsheet and checking against daily budgets
- Set up function accounts for billing purposes
- Arranging appointments for show rounds to sell the hotel, and taking appointments to discuss in detail the client’s requirements for their function
- Preparing function sheets for all departments
- Prepare menus, table plans, place cards and breakdown of food choices for kitchen and producing layouts for restaurant information
- Responsible for charging events when in house and sending on accounts after the event
- Carry out sales calls
- To carry out reasonable further duties as requested by the management team

**Person Specification**

Previous experience in a similar role - **Essential**

Excellent team player - **Essential**

Ability to work independently and use your initiative - **Essential**

Flexible and adaptable to work - **Essential**

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment - **Essential**

Good communication skills - **Essential**

Reliable and good time keeping skills - **Essential**

Strong IT skills - **Essential**

Excellent interpersonal skills, including a pleasant telephone manner - **Essential**

Excellent customer service skills - **Essential**

Reslynx experience - **Desirable**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person



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