About this role
<p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Peninsula London is seeking a passionate and talented <strong>Event Manager</strong>. With the support of the Director of Group & Events, the role leads a team of two Group & Events Planners and will be responsible for the planning and co-ordination of all group & event bookings. The role supports the group & event sales team with re-contracting annual bookings, increasing group and event revenues through innovative upselling techniques, and above all responsible for creating and delivering outstanding experiences for all group and events.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"> </p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London</span></span></p> </li> <li style="text-align:justify"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Market leading remuneration, service charge and attractive benefits </span></span></span></p> </li> <li style="text-align:justify"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:black">Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team</span></span></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Key accountabilities</span></span></strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Responsible for the planning co-ordination of larger VIP group & event bookings. Support the sales team with re-contracting annual, repeat bookings at the hotel</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Manage key corporate, government, stakeholder events, product launches (automobile, film, fashion, art, Best of British) and financial roadshows</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborate and identify opportunities with Sales, Revenue, F&B & Marketing to both drive revenues and enhance brand profile</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Increase group & event revenues through creative proposals and effective upselling techniques</span></span></p> </li> <li style="text-align:justify"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Responsible for creating memorable events through engaged, innovative, and supportive planning with each client </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">General requirements</span></span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum 2-3 years with previous planning, banquet, events, and conference services </span></span></p> </li> <li style="text-align:justify"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Previous experience in the hotel, travel, or related luxury consumer industries</span></span></p> </li> <li style="text-align:justify"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive</span></span></p> </li> <li style="text-align:justify"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Fluent English language skills</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly. </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p><style type="text/css">.responsive { width: 100%; max-width: 550px; height: auto; } </style> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><img class="responsive" src="https://performancemanager10.successfactors.com/doc/custom/hshmanagemD/PLN-benefits-Grade-C1-to-D.gif"></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p>