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Events Manager
Salary Competitive salary
Schedule Full Time
Experience Minimum 2 years of experience
Location London, UK

Events Manager


Description
D&D London is a group of diverse restaurants, bars and hotels based principally in London, but also with venues in Paris, New York and Tokyo. It was founded by Des Gunewardena and David Loewi (the eponymous D and D) in 2006, following a buyout of Conran Restaurants. Since then the company has become a vital player in London’s famous restaurant scene, owning some of the capital’s most celebrated restaurants, including Quaglino’s, Le Pont de la Tour, Bluebird and Coq d’Argent.

We are looking for an experienced Events Manager to join the team to maximize sales & events opportunities, whilst developing relationships with our current customer base. You will contribute to the delivery of the D&D London sales strategy and must have excellent communication and rapport-building skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• In charge of maximizing all revenue opportunities for events which include up selling as appropriate
• Ensure all inquiries are handled in accordance with agreed standards to maximize conversion
• Work to agreed targets and objectives for inquiries, bookings, and conversion
• Use suggestive selling to influence the average spends
• Source, research and proactively contact new business prospects through the most appropriate channel
• Build long-term relationships with clients to secure repeat business
• Develop and maintain the agent, corporate, DMC and event organizer database
• Solicit feedback from clients by following up each event to enhance the customer experience
• Implement and maintain high standards for all customers
• General administration support as required
• Attend and work on events at the restaurants and venues as requested

D&D London is a collection of restaurants as individual as you are. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Substantial career progression
• Personal development and training - including the opportunity to complete the industry-leading D&D Diploma
• 28 days holiday that increases with length of service
• Free meals on duty
• 40% discount in all D&D London restaurants
• Fantastic bonus scheme

If you are interested in discussing the Events Manager role further, please get in touch with us without delay!
D&D London is a group of diverse restaurants, bars and hotels based principally in London, but also with venues in Paris, New York and Tokyo. It was founded by Des Gunewardena and David Loewi (the eponymous D and D) in 2006, following a buyout of Conran Restaurants. Since then the company has become a vital player in London’s famous restaurant scene, owning some of the capital’s most celebrated restaurants, including Quaglino’s, Le Pont de la Tour, Bluebird and Coq d’Argent.

We are looking for an experienced Events Manager to join the team to maximize sales & events opportunities, whilst developing relationships with our current customer base. You will contribute to the delivery of the D&D London sales strategy and must have excellent communication and rapport-building skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• In charge of maximizing all revenue opportunities for events which include up selling as appropriate
• Ensure all inquiries are handled in accordance with agreed standards to maximize conversion
• Work to agreed targets and objectives for inquiries, bookings, and conversion
• Use suggestive selling to influence the average spends
• Source, research and proactively contact new business prospects through the most appropriate channel
• Build long-term relationships with clients to secure repeat business
• Develop and maintain the agent, corporate, DMC and event organizer database
• Solicit feedback from clients by following up each event to enhance the customer experience
• Implement and maintain high standards for all customers
• General administration support as required
• Attend and work on events at the restaurants and venues as requested

D&D London is a collection of restaurants as individual as you are. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Substantial career progression
• Personal development and training - including the opportunity to complete the industry-leading D&D Diploma
• 28 days holiday that increases with length of service
• Free meals on duty
• 40% discount in all D&D London restaurants
• Fantastic bonus scheme

If you are interested in discussing the Events Manager role further, please get in touch with us without delay!

Details
Salary Competitive salary
Schedule Full Time
Experience Minimum 2 years of experience
Location London, UK

Skills
Leadership
Sales
Project Management
CRM
Business Development
Events
Account Management
Customer Relations
Proactive Sales
Reactive Sales
Events Management
Events Sales
By applying you confirm you have these skills.


London, UK