Meetings & Events - Venue Finding Agency - Account Manager

4 weeks ago


Altrincham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Absolute Venues Full time

Absolute Venues is recruiting for an experienced -

Experienced Meeting & Events Venue Finding Specialist / Account Manager - Office based

Location Hale/Altrincham

We are one of UKs leading Venue Finders, based in Cheshire for over 20 years. We specialise in delivering Meetings, Conferences & Accommodation bookings, UK Europe & Worldwide. We are seeking a experienced person in the Events/ Conference sector . The successful candidate will be required to provide an effective and proactive administrative function relating to all events and to efficiently collate our Client requirements in order to deliver the highest levels of customer service. We work on the Gratis Venue Directory platform which training will be given.

Ideally you will be from a Hotel/ Venue or Venue Finding Agency background. You will need to be able to work under pressure whilst demonstrating exceptional attention to detail. You will also need to be able to work across several events at the same time and prioritise your own time.

Key responsibilities will include-

Be able to provide and end-to-end venue sourcing service, understanding and collaborating the clients brief, to source suitable venues and locations. The applicant should be able to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, be highly motivated, with excellent negotiation and communication skills at all levels, telephone, emails and face-to-face, along with excellent time management skills. You will work closely with our key clients and develop relationships across all levels of the M&E business. You will maximise client revenue through up selling and promotion of the company's services in all areas of M&E business.

Researching and obtaining quotations from Hotels & Venues, dealing with client briefs, sourcing event locations throughout UK, Europe, Worldwide. Rate negotiations with hotels, & Venues working to processes and time frames to deliver fully detailed proposals and pre- and post - event support as needed.

The successful candidate will have impeccable organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people both inside and outside the organisation and enjoy working as part of a small team. You will be highly customer focused, and have an excellent command of English language both written and orally. This is an exciting opportunity for a pro-active candidate with a can-do attitude and outstanding attention to detail.

Events are hard work but has amazing rewards

Competitive Salary for an experienced person

Monday Friday 9-00 5.00 ( 30 mins for lunch)

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday holiday day off

Many other hotel industry related perks

No Agencies


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