Weddings & Special Events Planner

Job Description

Are you looking to join a beautiful and renowned hotel? Do you have passion for executing successful weddings and events? Desire to progress in your career with an established and luxury brand?

A fantastic one-off opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Weddings & Special Events Planner to join a supportive and wonderful team.

Key responsibilities:

• You’ll be responsible for effectively handling and converting weddings and special events enquiries from initial stages through to final details, followed by the accurate communication of client requirements to the Operational team.
• You’ll drive the weddings and events sales strategy forward through implementing sales and marketing initiatives to increase sales and achieve targets.
• Conduct show rounds for weddings and special events, ensuring that correct information is given to the appropriate enquiry.
• Assist with organisation of Wedding Showcases to highlight the property to the local wedding and banqueting market.
• Actively promote the company in a professional manner at all times including the attendance at client events, networking and familiarisation visits as required.

What do you need to qualify for this role?

• Experience in Weddings and Events planning and conversion with a hotel or weddings/events venue.
• You are passionate about events and prepared to put your heart and soul in to delivering memorable experiences for their guests.
• Forge strong working relationships and create genuine connections with colleagues and our valued guests through your excellent communication skills.
• You are confident using IT software – familiarity with Opera software would be beneficial but is not essential as training can be provided.
• Share the business values such as being graciously warm, demonstrating a genuine approach, anticipating guest needs and ensuring every detail is considered.

Are you a Weddings & Special Events Planner looking to take your career to new heights and make an impact in the world of luxury hospitality, we want to hear from you!