Event Executive
Delta Hotels Waltham AbbeyExplore our very big world
You deserve a career that fulfills your purpose. You deserve to dream without limits. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, join a team where everyone has a voice. Be inspired by what’s possible and discover your own future. Begin your purpose, belong to a global community, and become the best version of you. At Marriott...Be you.
The impact you’ll make
What more could our guests want than outstanding service, a clean comfortable room and delicious food and drink? It will be your job to make sure they get even more from their event with us. Proactively promoting all the options open to them, as well as being on hand to answer any questions about our hotel and services, you’ll make sure they know about everything they could wish for – and more. You’ll help create the warmest welcomes and most memorable events that keep them coming back again and again.
What you’ll do
Prepare sales-related documents, including proposals, contracts and banquet event orders
Put together information packages, brochures and other promotional materials
Use sales techniques to maximise revenue while maintaining existing guest loyalty
Promote awareness of our brand image internally and externally
Be a point of contact for clients and guests, responding to questions about hotel facilities and services
Perform general office duties to support Sales & Marketing
What we’re looking for
A warm, people-oriented demeanour
A team-first attitude
A gift for paying attention to the smallest details
The ability to think outside of the box and upsell to create memorable events
Planning, multi-tasking and time-management skills
Previous experience in a similar role would be a big advantage
Perks you deserve
In addition to an hourly rate of £12.10 ensuring you are paid for every hour worked, you also qualify for a quarterly bonus scheme and Golden Circle points which transfer into gifts that you choose!
We’ll support you in and out of the workplace by offering:
Health & Wellbeing - complimentary use of the gym facilities because your wellbeing is important
Meals - Tasty and Varied Meals in our Associate Dining Facility
Uniform & dry-cleaning service
Discounts - Enrolment in Perks at Work - Access to unlimited deals from retailers to restaurants, cinema’s and more
Travel - Discounted Hotel Accommodation Worldwide for you and your Friends & Family, 20% F&B Discount, 30% Retail Discount & 20% Spa Discount in Marriott Hotels Worldwide
Holidays - 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays increasing with service
Pay - Annual Performance Related Pay Review
Health - Cycle to work scheme
Pension & Life Assurance
Flexibility – do you need flexibility in your life, talk to us as we know worklife balance is important
Take Care Access to our Take Care Emotional Wellbeing Resources & Associate Assistance Service
Develop and Grow - Comprehensive Training and Development programs
Career - career progression opportunities are endless as the #1 leader in hospitality worldwide
Celebrate - Awards and Recognition Celebrations
Events - Monthly Calendar of Associate Focused & Fun Events
With this role you will be working 40 hours per week over 5 days, predominately Monday – Friday day shifts although there may be the need to cover weekends or evenings for showrounds or to welcome your Clients for their event, after all you wouldn’t miss out seeing the smile on their face after all of your planning.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you apply online.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability, age and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Delta Hotels provide a seamless travel experience that has been thoughtfully designed with the essential needs of the modern frequent traveler in mind. We flawlessly deliver the key essentials guests need and we work hard to eliminate everything they don’t. At Delta Hotels by Marriott, we are always warm, wise and in control so our guests can focus on what’s most important. With a strong presence in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Delta Hotels by Marriott is rapidly expanding across markets all around the world. If you enjoy delivering purposeful service and focusing on the details that matter, we invite you to explore jobs at Delta Hotels by Marriott. In joining Delta Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.