The 4 Star Whites of Wexford are currently recruiting for an Events Coordinator to join our Sales & Marketing Team.
Key responsibilities of the Events Coordinator will include:
1. Maximising & driving the wedding and conference business of the hotel
2. 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
3. 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
4. The logging of all wedding/event enquiries
5. Sales & marketing office administration
6. Clarification of all details pertaining to an event in writing, well in advance of the event
7. Effectively communicating client's expectations and requests accurately to all departments
8. Preparation & distribution of weekly function sheets, and hosting function sheet meetings
9. Ensuring that all quotes and contracts are accurate and presented to each client to the agreed company standards
10. Providing support in other areas of the hotel
11. Overseeing each client experience from initial enquiry stage to post event stage
12. Issuing reports to Senior Managers
The ideal candidate for the Events Coordinator position should:
1. Have previous experience in a similar position within the Hotel/Event industry
2. Possess a positive attitude, outgoing, extremely friendly with appreciation for brand driven standards
3. Experience dealing with brides and grooms
4. Experience dealing with large conferences and events
5. Proven track record in sales performance with clear ability to convert business
6. Target driven with excellent presentation and negotiation skills
7. Have excellent organisational skills & attention to detail
8. Good ability to handle pressurised situations and busy periods
9. Be flexible, innovative and adaptable
10. Be fluent in both written and spoken English
11. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel as well as the ability to learn and utilise new computer software programs
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