Meeting Events Conversion Manager

Job Description

Are you an experienced Meeting Events Conversion Manager with extensive knowledge in working in large with a large volume of conferencing? Are you skilled at conversion and diary management?

A fantastic one-off opportunity has arisen to join a passionate department working for a beautiful and successful hotel, conference and training centre set within stunning acres of land.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary based on business performance
• Free meals on duty
• Complimentary use of the leisure club and gym facilities
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Fantastic benefits portal with discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities
• Committed to career growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our apprenticeship programmes and study support

Key responsibilities:

• The development of the meetings, conference, wedding and events business has been central to the growth and you’ll be responsible for the commerciality to maximise sales and yield whilst continuing to develop a sales focused culture within the Meetings & Event team
• You will manage the Meeting & Events diary to ensure occupancy, revenue and profitability is maximised at all times, and the right balance of business is managed across the extensive venue
• A passionate individual who will lead, develop and mentor a team in order to create a sales culture within the office which will support the conversion of profitable MICE business, whilst at the same time delivering a customer service experience that both meets and exceeds expectations

What do you need to qualify for this role?

• Have a proven record of sales achievement and the ability to influence change with both clients and team members
• Have the ability to identify shifts in booking/conversion trends and actions to address
• Excellent communication skills and a professional manner with the ability to build good business relationships at all levels including senior decision makers
• Proven track record in developing team business plans and standard operating procedures
• Extensive experience in using property management systems and can quickly adapt and learn new systems plus excellent IT skills
• Confident, able to motive both themselves and a team
• Ability to set own targets and steps to achieve an objective
• Ability to work under pressure whilst supporting a team
• Excellent time management and administrative skills

This is an exciting chance for a Meeting Events Conversion Manager to join a renowned establishment who offer exceptional services to their customers. If you are interested in this role with a superb company with great benefits, then please apply.