Group & Events Sales Executive

Business Unit:  The Peninsula London
Location:  London

The Peninsula London is seeking to hire an enthusiastic Group & Events Sales Executive. This role will initiate the selling process by supporting the Event and Group Sales Manager, creating memorable and innovative events through an engaged sales process with each client, ensuring we exceed expectations on all occasions. The role is to anticipate the needs of the organiser, suggest authentically local ideas and provide support to the client through every step of the event sales process.

 

  • An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London

  • Market leading remuneration, service charge and attractive benefits

  • Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

 

Key accountabilities

 

  • Solicit events business from all segments to drive revenue streams, with the goal of achieving annual targets

  • Develop the group and events sales strategy in support of the Events Sales Manager and Group Sales Manager, drawing up action plans for the segments with key Corporate, Social, Conference, Entertainment, and MICE event partners

  • Increase group & event revenues through creative effective upselling techniques

  • Collaborate and identify opportunities with Sales, Revenue, F&B & Marketing to both drive revenues and enhance brand profile

  • Support sales with non-managed Corporate, Social, Conference, Entertainment, and MICE event partners

 

General requirements

 

  • Minimum 1-2 years with previous sales, banquet, events, and conference services

  • Possess strong communication skills, a natural organiser who is highly detailed and able to engage with clients and staff  

  • Fluent English language skills

 

At the Peninsula London, we look after:

 

Your financial wellbeing:

  • Excellent salary package 

  • Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues

  • Life Insurance

  • Enhanced company contribution on pension plan

 

Your medical care:

  • Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan

 

Your daily health routine:

  • State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers’ room

  • Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings

  • On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions

 

Other perks:

  • High street and online shopping discounts

  • Rewards and recognition initiatives

  • Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire

 

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.  

 

 

Ideally situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, impeccably designed to harmonise with surrounding heritage buildings is just moments away from the city’s most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino; its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, including Brooklands helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Director Claude Bosi; the idyllic Peninsula Spa, and a luxury retail arcade.

Requisition ID:  44289


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