Event Executive - Sports

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Marriott
Event Executive - Sports
in
Leicester
United Kingdom
Job Number
23036227
Job Category
Sales & Marketing
Location
Leicester Marriott Hotel, Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Schedule
Full-Time
Located Remotely?
N
Relocation?
N
Position Type
Non-Management
Are you seeking to grow your skills with endless career opportunities, work beside teammates that feel like family, experience working for an employer that puts your wellbeing at the heart of everything it does enjoy monthly celebrations, treats and recognition? Then Leicester Marriott is the place for you.
At Leicester Marriott, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced sales professional to join our team. Working closely with some of our biggest customers, you will take the lead with our sports bookings, whilst supporting the wider team with additional events.
What you’ll do
Prepare sales-related documents, including proposals, contracts and banquet event orders.
Put together information packages, brochures and other promotional materials
Use sales techniques to maximise revenue while maintaining existing guest loyalty
Promote awareness of our brand image internally and externally
Be a point of contact for clients and guests, responding to questions about hotel facilities and services
Perform general office duties to support Sales & Marketing
What we’re looking for
A warm, people-oriented demeanour
A team-first attitude
A gift for paying attention to the smallest details
The ability to think outside of the box and upsell to create memorable events
Planning, multi-tasking and time-management skills
Previous experience in a similar role would be a big advantage
Perks you deserve
We’ll support you in and out of the workplace by offering:
Tasty and Varied Meals in our Associate Dining Facility
Uniform
Enhanced Pay Rate on bank holidays
Enrolment in Perks at Work - Access to unlimited deals from retailers to restaurants, cinema’s and more.
Discounted Hotel Accommodation Worldwide for you and your Friends & Family
20% F&B Discount, 30% Retail Discount & 20% Spa Discount in Marriott Hotels Worldwide
20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays increasing with service
Annual Performance Related Pay Review
Cycle to work scheme
Pension & Life Assurance
Access to our Take Care Emotional Wellbeing Resources & Associate Assistance Service
Comprehensive Training and Development program
Awards and Recognition Celebrations
Monthly Calendar of Associate Focused & Fun Events
With this role you will be working 40 hours per week over 5 days, predominately Monday – Friday day shifts although there may be the need to cover weekends or evenings for show-rounds or to welcome your Clients for their event, after all you wouldn’t miss out seeing the smile on their face after all of your planning.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
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.
JW Marriott
is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. It’s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™.

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