21 Oct
Aimbridge Hospitality
Maidstone
Job description
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are now seeking a Meeting & Events Sales Executive to join our fabulous sales hub located within the Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
Please note that this role is being offered on a full time basis - As such, we will only be accepting applicants age 18 or over and have no visa restrictions on their working hours.
Who are we?
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, overseeing over 1,600 hotels and resorts across the world.
What is in it for you?
As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include :
- Hotel discounts portfolio wide Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
- Wagestream Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
- 24 / 7 access to our employee assistance programme
- Staff meals on duty
- Starting salary above national minimum wage
- Be recognised and rewarded for your work with uncapped incentives
- Staff Parking
A day in the life of
As a Meetings & Events Sales Hub Executive your role will be to carry out projects and generate leads resulting in revenue growth within the business and support the delivery of the commercial strategy.
You will also be responsible for :
- Identifying any new leads and contacts, working with the front of house teams in driving engagement in Aimbridge EMEA and brand initiatives for lead generation.
- Responding to sales opportunities to drive revenue growth.
- Researching accounts from the proactive sales team, following up on any leads from account lists.
- Ensuring all leads are fully qualified before being passed across to the sales team.
- Conducting sales lead calls to potential new accounts and clients.
- Ensuring all sales databases are kept accurate and up to date.
- Performing general office duties and administrative tasks where needed.
- Monitoring local business news and social media accounts to identify new opportunities.
- Keeping up to date records of competitor information
- Preparing weekly / monthly reports as required.
To be successful in his role you will have previous experience working in a Sales team, preferably in the hospitality industry.
An excellent telephone manner and strong IT skills are paramount to ensure success within this role. You will be committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience and be able to respond and thrive within a fast-paced environment.
In return we have an industry leading salary and benefit package. We pride ourselves on investing in your ongoing career development within this fantastic brand, working in partnership with Aimbridge EMEA, the Global third-party management company of choice.
What do we need from you?
To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.
- At least 2 years experience in a branded sales and events environment
- Clear communication skills
- Knowledge of Opera and Microsoft Office would be beneficial
At Aimbridge we believe personality is key, so it goes without saying that you will have bags of personality and a real flair for hospitality.
▶️ Meeting & Events Sales Hub Executive
🖊️ Aimbridge Hospitality
📍 Maidstone