- Full-Time
- Permanent
- PULLMAN
- Sales & Marketing
__jobinformationwidget.freetext.LocationText__
Pullman London St Pancras, London, United Kingdom
__jobinformationwidget.freetext.ExternalReference__
REF65299C
Meeting & Events Manager
Region
Europe and North Africa
"Why work for Pullman London St Pancras?
We welcome you as you are and you can find a job that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore our limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS"
We are looking for a FUN, PASSIONATE & EXTROVERTED Meeting & Events Manager who wants to join our FANTASTIC MEETING & EVENTS TEAM at Pullman London St Pancras!
You will be heading the Meetings & Events department to achieve maximum revenue and client relationships, through effective and efficient sales techniques and strategies-providing excellent customer service at all times to all customers
In this role, you will lead a team of one Senior M&E Executive, two M&E Executives and one M&E Co-ordinator in planning and executing meetings, events, and conferences for up to 446 guests, from start to finish.
You will work closely with our clients, agents, and team members to ensure seamless coordination and delivery of all aspects of the event.
This role requires proven record of accomplishment in event management.
We are part of a global brand of 155+ hotels worldwide and part of Accor, Europe’s Largest hotel company with 5000+ hotels.
Come and be a part of our vibrant sales team with 17 individual event spaces including the creative Shaw Theatre. The successful applicant will be highly organised, creative and driven.
Your role will include managing and directing all aspects of the Meeting & Events Sales department including leading, developing and motivating a high-performing team ensuring the department meets and exceeds the budget and maximises the conference and events revenue and profit, through active selling and commercial management techniques.
- Diary Management to ensure the Business on the Books is the most profitable for the hotel
- To establish yielding policies for optimizing meeting space with F&B, Sales & Revenue Management
- To co-ordinate meeting organiser and client show rounds to hotel
- Ensure all enquiries are dealt with promptly and in line with Accor standards
- Set daily/weekly targets for the team
- To proactively phone existing clients for repeat business
- To participate in the weekly/monthly revenue meetings, ensuring agreed outputs & activities take “total revenue” into consideration
- To monitor & share revenue trends to support revenue driving/maximizing actions This includes forecasts, channel delivery, pace, market segments, Turn Down, SpendPAR, Conference measures
- To develop SOP’s and monitor to ensure are in place
- Competitor board spotting
- To participate in client events in the hotel in conjunction with sales department
- To co-ordinate and implement any conference or promotional offers within the conference/meeting/events market in line with hotel strategy
- To recruit, induct and train employees in a systematic process and professional way to meet the needs of the business. Develop training plans for each team member
Key Skills and Behaviours required:
- Organisation and time management skills
- Strong leadership qualities
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Administration and problem solving skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Customer focused
- Attention to detail
- Creative
- Driven towards maximising sales and meeting departmental budgets
- Use of OPERA Cloud and Delphi system is preferable
Benefits
-Two complimentary Bonus Breaks - benefit from a free one or two day break in another Accor property in the UK each year
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor Hotels worldwide
- Free meals on duty and access to hotel Gym
- Up to 33 days of annual leave per annum
- 10% Annual Bonus
Salary: £46,360 per annum plus 10% annual bonus
The successful candidate must already have eligibility to work in the UK
Discover a world where life pulses with passion
Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.
LET
YOUR PASSION SHINE
We foster
our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with
each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. With us, you can take pride in
being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability
initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to
make your own meaningful impact.
Let your passion shine
We take pride in promoting heartfelt hospitality with a French Zest, valuing passion, excellence and emotional intelligence. We pioneer a committed and sustainable approach to luxury, encouraging openness and inclusivity. We value new encounters with colleagues and guests from all horizons with a goal of creating a distinctive culture together.
JOIN US
Related jobs
Salary
Location
DELANO DELANO MIAMI BEACH, Miami Beach, United States
Experience Level
Associate
Job Schedule
Full-Time
Brands
DELANO
Job type
Permanent
Locations
Miami Beach
Job Category
Sales & Marketing
Description
What you'll do... Strategic Marketing & Planning:Implement the launch & opening PR, marketing, and communication plan aligned with all the Food & Beverage outlets' objectives and milestones.Ensure t
Reference
616438d5-3264-4207-90e2-9a6726c6f5d7
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
ibis Gurgaon Golf Course Road, Gurugram, India
Experience Level
Associate
Job Schedule
Full-Time
Brands
ACCOR
Job type
Permanent
Locations
Gurugram
Job Category
Sales & Marketing
Description
Reservations Agent You are the beginning of an exceptional guest experience. As a Reservations Agent, you will make our guests feel welcome and reflect the exceptional experience the come when they a
Reference
5ff74084-6444-426b-acf9-41cee2d77f54
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Novotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Experience Level
Associate
Job Schedule
Part-Time
Brands
ACCOR
Job type
Permanent
Locations
Hoofddorp
Job Category
Sales & Marketing
Description
Als Medewerker Reserveringen binnen Team NASA (Novotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport) zet jij je samen met je collega’s iedere dag in voor een unieke en positieve gastervaring. Bij NASA zijn wij niet zo
Reference
2eeb2662-26fd-458a-a338-d3ec894e79bb
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Novotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Experience Level
Associate
Job Schedule
Full-Time
Brands
NOVOTEL
Job type
Permanent
Locations
Hoofddorp
Job Category
Sales & Marketing
Description
Als Medewerker Reserveringen binnen Team NASA (Novotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport) zet jij je samen met je collega’s iedere dag in voor een unieke en positieve gastervaring. Bij NASA zijn wij niet zo
Reference
402fdb16-38d7-434a-a5e7-424c1905a2d0
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Pullman New Delhi Aerocity, Delhi, India
Experience Level
Mid-Senior Level
Job Schedule
Full-Time
Brands
ACCOR
Job type
Permanent
Locations
Delhi
Job Category
Sales & Marketing
Description
EXECUTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES & EMPOWERMENT •Being able to translate the strategy into a hotel approachUnderstanding the global Accor sales strategy and distribution channels•Working with various hotel t
Reference
8a02e604-bfc5-4827-9a54-765c8acd875a
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
HOXTON THE HOXTON PARIS, Paris, France
Experience Level
Executive
Job Schedule
Full-Time
Brands
THE HOXTON
Job type
Permanent
Locations
Paris
Job Category
Sales & Marketing
Description
Tu seras en charge de...Continuer à t’assurer que l'hôtel, nos restaurants et bars et nos espaces événementiels soient fréquentés par les locaux, les nationaux et les internationaux.Stimuler une réfle
Reference
14240034-26ab-4bbf-8d9e-e19330de04b5
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Mercure London Bridge, London, United Kingdom
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Schedule
Full-Time
Brands
MERCURE
Job type
Permanent
Locations
London
Job Category
Sales & Marketing
Description
Our mission at Mercure London Bridge is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell.A job, a career or a calling - whatever brings you here, we have somet
Reference
75dce73d-9536-44f4-b2fe-052ad4aa9ed7
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
St Martins Lane London, London, United Kingdom
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Schedule
Full-Time
Brands
MORGANS ORIGINALS
Job type
Temporary
Locations
London
Job Category
Sales & Marketing
Description
We have a fabulous opportunity to join St Martins Lane London and Sanderson London as an Reservations Agent. We have a fabulous opportunity to join our London cluster which encompasses St Martins Lane
Reference
7e31647b-d340-4029-9217-af888c94f39a
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Mercure London Earls Court, London, United Kingdom
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Schedule
Full-Time
Brands
MERCURE
Job type
Temporary
Locations
London
Job Category
Sales & Marketing
Description
POSITION OVERVIEWTo deal with all guest enquiries, questions and requirements for reservations of Hotel rooms in helpful and speedy manner. To support all other departments, especially reception ensur
Reference
3135fd70-91eb-49c8-b5c9-fa4692c1b709
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
ibis Mumbai Airport, Mumbai, India
Experience Level
Mid-Senior Level
Job Schedule
Full-Time
Brands
ACCOR
Job type
Permanent
Locations
Mumbai
Job Category
Sales & Marketing
Description
Change Management – Generates activity and seeks new challenges to improve work performance; demonstrates an optimistic outlook and recovers quickly from failure.Commercial Awareness – Shows awareness
Reference
cd904162-d91a-456c-92e2-26a4a86cd62d
Expiry Date
01/01/0001