Powerscourt Hotel, Resort & Spa is currently recruiting for Events Executive to join our Sales & Events Department. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, well organized, and passionate in delivering memorable experiences
This role offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and complimentary transport to and from Bray Dart Station
About Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa:
Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa is an award-winning five-star property nestled in the foothills of the Wicklow mountains on the world-famous Powerscourt Estate, whose gardens were voted the third most beautiful gardens in the world by National Geographic. At Powerscourt Hotel our vision is to create extra-ordinary experiences for our guests with our exceptionally talented people. We provide a comprehensive training programme relevant to your new role and our business. We form part of the MHL Hotel Collection, a renowned portfolio of well-known, high-profile Hotel’s throughout Ireland and operate under the Marriott International, Autograph Collection.
About the role:
Meeting & Events Executive for Powerscourt Hotel. Coordinates events from proposal through to event fulfilment. Communicates with the hotel departments and customer to ensure consistent high-level service throughout from pre-event, event, and post event phase. Manages function space and room block inventory to maximize hotel profit. Ensures hotel and client fulfil group contractual commitments. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events.
This role will suit an outgoing personality with a pro-active and detailed approach to hotel sales who enjoys working in a dynamic fast paced environment
This role is best suited to an individual with strong organization, communication, selling and presentation skills as the role involves communicating with clients, hotel guests and hotel departments on a daily basis.
The Ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong command of the English Language
• Previous experience of events in a 5-star hotel or equivalent relevant experience, at least 2 years preferable
• Excellent Customer Service
• Welcoming friendly personality and manner
• Polished and professional demeanour at all times
• Ability to prioritise and organise work
• Effective sales skills to up-sell products and services
• Knowledge of menu planning, food presentation, and banquet and event service operations
• Ability to manage guest room and meeting space inventories
• Strong customer development and relationship management skills
• Knowledge of Event Technology products and services
• Strong attention to detail is required
• Knowledge of contract management
• Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Opera Sales & Catering

Why join our team:

• Competitive Salary
• 5 days sick leave pay per year
• Additional leave in line with service after two years of service
• Monthly contribution towards employee’s Health and Wellbeing after two years of service
• Complimentary employee bus service to and from Bray Dart station daily
• Learning and Development with opportunities for career progression
• Employee Hotel Discounts for Marriott and MHL hotels.
• Complimentary Car Parking
• Meals while on duty
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Uniform provided and laundered

You will be contacted within 5 working days should your application be brought to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Food allowance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person