Event Executive
Job description
Description
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh are on the look-out for an Events Executive to join our team!
About us: Delta Hotels are a 4* full service brand in the Marriott Portfolio. We are simple made perfect. Located just 2 miles from Edinburgh Airport and only 15 minutes from the city centre- we are all about giving a streamlined premium experience with rooms that work for our guest needs! Working at Delta by Marriott means you are joining an experienced, knowledgeable and driven team!
The Role: Events Executive
Hours: Full-Time: Monday- Friday
Location: 111 Glasgow Road, Edinburgh
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.
Benefits:
Discounted room rates for you, as well as your friends & family worldwide- travel for a great price!
Discount on food & beverage at Marriott hotels worldwide- over 10+ properties in Edinburgh to choose from!
Marriott benefit hub providing discount for many big names- includes Gyms, Cinemas, Retail, Hospitality and more!
Personalised training and development opportunities- courses available all job roles & levels!
Wellness programmes- we help with financial, physical and mental wellness!
Free Car Parking
Free meals on duty
Free use of the Leisure Club- any day, any time!
Retention and long service rewards- cash awards for being a trusted associate!
Many more!
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
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 and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.