Sales & Events Coordinator

**Rushton Hall Hotel** is looking for a Sales & Events Coordinator

**Where Will You Be Working?**

Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa is a 4 Red star hotel with 51 Bedrooms, Extensive Function Space, Brasserie & 3 Rosette Restaurant

**The Exciting Opportunity**

The Sales & Events Coordinator contributes to Rushton Hall's goals and values by supporting the Sales Manager & Wedding Coordinator with increasing the hotel revenue through the conversion of weddings, meetings and events.

**What Are We Looking For?**

Suitable applicants are likely to be an existing Sales Executive/ Coordinator with a weddings, meetings and events background in a large organisation or have the right level of experience within a similar sized business who is looking for a new challenge.

**As a Sales & Events Coordinator you will be able to**:

- Demonstrate good business acumen and have the right skills and knowledge to convert enquiries and leads into actual events.
- Ensure good communication with all guests both verbally and written.
- Must demonstrate the highest levels of literacy, numeracy, IT and presentation skills.
- Ensure the efficient organisation of all events large and small, to have meetings with clients in person, over the telephone or internet.
- To produce detailed function sheets for all departments of the hotel to be able to deliver the event.
- Ensure that the highest possible rates are attained to maximise profit potential through all sales activities. This includes being aware of trends within our industry and monitoring our competitor’s rates and availability.
- Ensure increasing sales revenue through sales and marketing initiatives with the objective of getting new and repeat business.

This role is 5 days per week any 5 from 7 and will include weekend working
- working hours will be 8.5 hours per day, 40 per week.

**Salary**: Up to £24,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Events management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Sales Coordinator