Meeting and Events Executive

Powerscourt Hotel, Resort & Spa is currently recruiting for a Meeting & Events Executive to join our Sales & Events Department. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, well organized, and passionate in delivering memorable experiences This role offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and complimentary transport to and from Bray Dart Station About Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa:Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa is an award-winning five-star property nestled in the foothills of the Wicklow mountains on the world-famous Powerscourt Estate, whose gardens were voted the third most beautiful gardens in the world by National Geographic. At Powerscourt Hotel our vision is to create extra-ordinary experiences for our guests with our exceptionally talented people. We provide a comprehensive training programme relevant to your new role and our business. We form part of the MHL Hotel Collection, a renowned portfolio of well-known, high-profile Hotel’s throughout Ireland and operate under the Marriott International, Autograph Collection.About the role: Meeting & Events Executive for Powerscourt Hotel. Coordinates events from proposal through to event fulfilment. Communicates with the hotel departments and customer to ensure consistent high-level service throughout from pre-event, event, and post event phase. Manages function space and room block inventory to maximize hotel profit. Ensures hotel and client fulfil group contractual commitments. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events.This role will suit an outgoing personality with a pro-active and detailed approach to hotel sales who enjoys working in a dynamic fast paced environmentThis role is best suited to an individual with strong organization, communication, selling and presentation skills as the role involves communicating with clients, hotel guests and hotel departments on a daily basis.The Ideal candidate will possess:Strong command of the English LanguagePrevious experience of events in a 5-star hotel or equivalent relevant experience, at least 2 years preferableExcellent Customer ServiceWelcoming friendly personality and mannerPolished and professional demeanour at all timesAbility to prioritise and organise workEffective sales skills to up-sell products and servicesKnowledge of menu planning, food presentation, and banquet and event service operationsAbility to manage guest room and meeting space inventoriesStrong customer development and relationship management skillsKnowledge of Event Technology products and servicesStrong attention to detail is requiredKnowledge of contract managementStrong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Opera Sales & CateringWhy join our team:Competitive SalaryAdditional leave in line with service after two years of serviceMonthly contribution towards employee’s Health and Wellbeing after two years of serviceComplimentary employee bus service to and from Bray Dart station dailyLearning and Development with opportunities for career progressionEmployee Hotel Discounts for Marriott and MHL hotels.Complimentary Car ParkingMeals while on dutyEmployee Recognition AwardsUniform provided and laundered