Event Planning Specialist

2 months ago


Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Cottons Hotel & Spa Full time
Cottons Hotel & Spa

We're seeking a skilled Event Planning Specialist to join our Conference & Events sales team.

If you have experience in event planning and are looking for a detail-oriented role that could be the beginning of a career in Weddings & Events, this position may be suitable for you.

Your main responsibilities will include;

  • Acting as the primary point of contact for wedding and event clients and responding to any queries they may have
  • Using your keen eye for detail to help develop the clients' events and showcase the hotel's facilities to maximize revenue
  • Ensuring the administration of the diary is up-to-date, confirming wedding occupancy and any other events, and ensuring customer needs are effectively communicated and delivered
  • Providing show-rounds to potential Wedding & Events Clients, working around their schedule
  • Attending wedding fairs and other sales events to improve knowledge
  • Your working weeks can vary and may include some weekends

We need someone who is passionate about Events to join our fantastic Conference and Events sales team.

Weddings & Events are very important to our guests, but they also mean a lot to us too. We pride ourselves on providing great facilities and experiences. You will need to identify opportunities to promote every part of the hotel, maximizing revenue and ensuring the guests get everything they want.

You will be able to provide warm hospitality to customers, companies, and agents making bookings while driving sales and achieving targets.

In return, we offer a rewarding role with scope for career progression, including;

  • A competitive salary of £25,000-£35,000 per annum, negotiable dependent on experience
  • Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
  • 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
  • Health cash plan
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Apprenticeships available
  • Life assurance
  • Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
  • An engaging & supportive work environment


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