Meeting & Events Planning Executive

A bit about what you will do...

M&E Planning Executives successfully execute the planning of confirmed meetings and events business while managing client relationships to ensure exceptional, unique and memorable experiences are created.

• Manage events once handed over from the enquiry team and ensure all information is compiled and recorded.
• Oversee events of 100 delegates and more, with primary focus on ballroom residential events.
• Maintain close contact with all organisers, ensuring that all their requirements are accurately recorded using every opportunity to maximise sales.
• Compile daily and weekly function sheets containing all necessary information, so the team receives operational details as per agreed timelines. Ensure all additional services required for clients are booked and supplied.
• Conduct site visits, food tastings and hold pre-conference meetings to confirm all details prior to the event.
• Liaise between the client and the M&E Operational team.
• Stay knowledgeable about the current competitor set and their facilities.

More about you...

• Very strong communication skills and an excellent standard of written and spoken English.
• Ability to take initiative and deal with unexpected situations and last-minute changes.
• Strong attention to detail. A smart and professional appearance.
• Most of all, you will have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• Experience in a similar role within a 5-star hotel is a significant advantage.