Conference & Events Co Ordinator

The 4 Star Whites of Wexford are currently recruiting for a Conference & Events Co Ordinator to join our Sales & Marketing Team.

Key responsibilities of the Events Coordinator will include:

• Maximising & driving the wedding, conference and events business of the hotel

• Promotion and selling of the venue at every opportunity through client show-arounds, marketing events, co-ordinating the production of collateral and PR opportunities to achieve this

• Dealing with clients in person or via telephone & email and responding to all requests in a professional & timely manner, endeavouring to convert every call into a sale whilst providing the highest level of service, integrity and creativity

• The logging of all wedding/event enquiries

· Sales & marketing office administration

• Clarification of all details pertaining to an event in writing, well in advance of the event

• Effectively communicating client’s expectations and requests accurately to all departments

• Preparation & distribution of weekly function sheets, and hosting function sheet meetings

• Ensuring that all quotes and contracts are accurate and presented to each client to the agreed company standards

• Providing support in other areas of the hotel

• Overseeing each client experience from initial enquiry stage to post event stage

• Issuing reports to Senior Managers

The ideal candidate for the Events Coordinator position should:

• Have previous experience in a similar position within the Hotel/Event industry

• Possess a positive attitude, outgoing, extremely friendly with appreciation for brand driven standards

• Experience dealing with brides and grooms

• Experience dealing large conference and events

•  Proven track record in sales performance with clear ability to convert business

• Target driven with excellent presentation and negotiation skills

• Have excellent organisational skills & attention to detail

• Good ability to handle pressurised situations and busy period

• Be flexible, innovative and adaptable

• Be fluent in both written and spoken English.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel as well as the ability to learn and utilise new computer software programs