Event Planner

1 day ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Hilton Manchester Deansgate Full time

_This is occasion you have been waiting for_

**WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES - **No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.

**A WORLD OF REWARDS**
- **Free **and healthy** **meals** when on duty
- **Grow your Career**:

- **Personal Development** programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
- **Team Member Referral Program**:

- **High street discounts**:with Perks at Work
- **Holiday**: 28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
- **Discounted dental and health cover**:

- **Free Parking **(depending on availability)
- **Guest Experience Day **after successfully passing probation
- **Modern and inclusive **Team Member’s areas

As Event Planner, you will be responsible for the successful event planning and overall execution of all Conference & Events that take place within the hotel. The Event Planner will interact frequently with customers and Guests to learn about their needs and develop relationships from which to earn repeat and expanded business.

**What will I be doing?**

Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

- Maximise all Meeting & Events Sales revenue opportunities through up selling of function items
- Ensure the highest standards of Event Management are in place including building relationships with new/existing customers in order to secure rollover business
- Manage the department’s day-to-day operations and activities, whereas implementation of the selling strategy yields meetings and events space
- Ensure the Meeting & Events Team Members are developed effectively and generate a culture of high quality standards for relationship building, customer service, selling techniques, and billing and processing contracts
- Build strong relationships with customers, Guests and Team Members in order to gain full understanding of their needs and work to serve them effectively
- Accurate administration and control of all Meetings and Events related reservations and blocks
- To ensure that all Function Sheets are handed over the Food and Beverage Operations Team every week for the following 7- 10 days outline and that all the information is accurate, confirmed and billing details documented and in line with the credit policy
- To meet & greet nominated conference contact or organizer to check on their satisfaction and the set up of the meeting rooms on the day of the event
- To conduct Show rounds for companies & agents in line with the Company policy
- To support the Food & Beverage operations and room reservations team with information as required
- To ensure all information is relayed to the Chef and Operations Team in a timely manner to ensure they can order and roster effectively
- Attend Sales events, as required
- To support in other properties within the Cluster as required, according to the business needs

Additional Sales Involvement:

- Review business plans, identify gaps and ensure proactive efforts to fill capacity and meet set targets
- Contribute to the selling strategy of the hotel, and manage the departments’ adherence to achieving that strategy
- To raise invoices for Events in line with quotations and forward them to the accounts departments on a daily basis with relevant back up documentation to expedite payment
- Understand the competitive market place and implement approaches to ensure the hotel stays ahead in the local market

**What are we looking for?**

To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

- Able to develop positive working relationships at all levels
- To create a positive image
- Good personal presentation
- Good understanding of C&E business
- Company/competitor awareness
- Previous experience working in an Event Planning Environment
- Good administration skills
- Good organization skills
- Proven customer service experience
- Able to ‘close’ a sale
- Previous experience in a Sales environment - either proactive or reactive

**WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL IS WHO WE ARE, AND WE ARE HILTON**

**H*ospitality**I**ntegrity**L**eadership**T**eamwork**O**wnership**N*ow

The most recognized name in the industry, Hilton remains synonymous with the word “hotel.” From inaugural balls and Hollywood awards galas to business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions and gets away from it all.

**Find out more about all our brands and hotels - **Hilton Brands | Global Hospitality Company**

HILSPO

**Salary**: Up to £27,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work authorisation:

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