We are currently recruiting for a Senior Events Manager to lead the team at the Delta Hotels By Marriott, Bexleyheath.

The Role:

As Senior Events Manager, you will be responsible for incoming enquiries from conversion through to transition to the operations team for event execution and then back to sales. There will be a particular focus on incoming enquiries that are more complex, have higher numbers of guests and that are of a certain revenue value such as VIP events & groups, large city events, sporting events and awards dinners to name a few. With a fresh new brand identity and a multimillion-pound refurbishment on the horizon, there has never been a better moment to reintroduce ourselves to the market and lead the charge on growth.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Oversees co-ordination, communication and completing verbally and in writing with the customer, the Event Executive and Sales Executive the details of an event up to the day of event execution
• Ensures that all banquet event orders are completed for the hotel operations team, host weekly operations meeting to share information and answer questions
• Supports the marketing communications for conference, meetings & events including weddings & Christmas
• Share feedback from customers with relevant teams and create actions plans to eliminate issues going forward
• Work with Sales and Revenue Management to agree sales strategies for event space
• Assist Hotel Sales Leader to drive the team with closing days, demand generation weeks and other sales initiatives
• Identifies and communicates revenue and profit opportunities with leadership team
• Correct use of systems and sales process to ensure booking integrity, consistency & accuracy
• Implements Event Management strategy and train, develop and coach team members to support in developing the next Senior Event Manager
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships within the whole hotel
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation

Our Ideal Candidate:

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role within a hotel environment. Experience in coaching and developing team members, driving sales and delivering financial results.

You will have a warm people orientated demeanour, a gift for paying attention to the smallest details and a positive outlook and outgoing personality.  

Perks you deserve:

We’ll support you in and out of the workplace by offering:

• Tasty and Varied Meals in our Associate Dinning Facility
• Complimentary dry-cleaning service
• Enrolment in Perks at Work - Access to unlimited deals from retailers to restaurants, cinema’s and more
• Discounted Hotel Accommodation Worldwide for you and your Friends & Family
• 20% F&B Discount, 30% Retail Discount & 20% Spa Discount in Marriott Hotels Worldwide
• 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays increasing with service
• Annual Performance Related Pay Review
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension & Life Assurance
• Access to our Emotional Wellbeing Resources & Associate Assistance Service
• Comprehensive Training and Development program
• Company Pension scheme, we match your contributions up to 6%
• Private Medical Cover 

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Events Manager to lead the team at the Delta Hotels By Marriott, Bexleyheath.

The Role:

As Senior Events Manager, you will be responsible for incoming enquiries from conversion through to transition to the operations team for event execution and then back to sales. There will be a particular focus on incoming enquiries that are more complex, have higher numbers of guests and that are of a certain revenue value such as VIP events & groups, large city events, sporting events and awards dinners to name a few. With a fresh new brand identity and a multimillion-pound refurbishment on the horizon, there has never been a better moment to reintroduce ourselves to the market and lead the charge on growth.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Oversees co-ordination, communication and completing verbally and in writing with the customer, the Event Executive and Sales Executive the details of an event up to the day of event execution
• Ensures that all banquet event orders are completed for the hotel operations team, host weekly operations meeting to share information and answer questions
• Supports the marketing communications for conference, meetings & events including weddings & Christmas
• Share feedback from customers with relevant teams and create actions plans to eliminate issues going forward
• Work with Sales and Revenue Management to agree sales strategies for event space
• Assist Hotel Sales Leader to drive the team with closing days, demand generation weeks and other sales initiatives
• Identifies and communicates revenue and profit opportunities with leadership team
• Correct use of systems and sales process to ensure booking integrity, consistency & accuracy
• Implements Event Management strategy and train, develop and coach team members to support in developing the next Senior Event Manager
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships within the whole hotel
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation

Our Ideal Candidate:

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role within a hotel environment. Experience in coaching and developing team members, driving sales and delivering financial results.

You will have a warm people orientated demeanour, a gift for paying attention to the smallest details and a positive outlook and outgoing personality.  

Perks you deserve:

We’ll support you in and out of the workplace by offering:

• Tasty and Varied Meals in our Associate Dinning Facility
• Complimentary dry-cleaning service
• Enrolment in Perks at Work - Access to unlimited deals from retailers to restaurants, cinema’s and more
• Discounted Hotel Accommodation Worldwide for you and your Friends & Family
• 20% F&B Discount, 30% Retail Discount & 20% Spa Discount in Marriott Hotels Worldwide
• 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays increasing with service
• Annual Performance Related Pay Review
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension & Life Assurance
• Access to our Emotional Wellbeing Resources & Associate Assistance Service
• Comprehensive Training and Development program
• Company Pension scheme, we match your contributions up to 6%
• Private Medical Cover