Event| Sales and Planning Executive – London Marriott Hotel Kensington

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Job Number 20020918
Job Category Sales and Marketing
Location London Marriott Hotel Kensington| 147 Cromwell Road| London|
Greater London| United Kingdom
Brand Marriott Hotels Resorts /JW Marriott
Schedule Full-time
Relocation? No
Position Type Non-Management/Hourly

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Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and
Marriott Hotels.
Marriott Hotels | Marriott International’s flagship brand with more than
500 global locations| is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can
travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels| you will help keep this
promise by delivering premium choices| sophisticated style| and well-crafted
details. With your skills and imagination| together we will innovate and
reinvent the future of travel.

Job Summary

The Event Executive is responsible for incoming social and short lead
enquiries| from conversion through to seamless transition to operations for
event execution and back to sales. The Event Executive provides excellent
customer service through every element of the event or group enquiry|
utilizing strong selling skills and conducting hotel site visits where
required.

Prepares all event documentation and coordinates with all relevant hotel
departments and the customer to ensure consistent| high level service through
pre -event| during event and post event.

Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue| conversion and drive repeat
business.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled negotiator and strategic thinker and
will be involved in maximizing the yield within rooms. This will require
excellent collaboration with our internal clients (on/off property sales|
revenue and conference & banqueting). The successful candidate will have
strong customer service skills and communication skills and must be able to
easily build rapport with our customers.

Good organizational and administrative skills are essential in order to manage
time effectively and meet deadlines.

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