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Event Executive - Maternity Cover FTC

Marriott Cardiff
Cardiff Full-time
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Are you passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality and eager to join a dynamic team at one of the world's leading hotel brands? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated individual to join our team. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our guests and we want our associates to be at their best: to care for their holistic wellbeing, to feel a sense of belonging, to know their co\-workers are committed to a culture of respect and kindness.

What is in it for you: In addition to receiving a competitive salary and investment in your personal development, you will have access to an array of perks and discounts including:

  • Free Meals on Duty: Enjoy complimentary meals while at work.

  • Uniform Provided: A professional uniform is supplied for all employees.

  • Explore Discounts: A Marriott Discount Card that offers benefits on hotel stays and F\&B across 140 countries.

  • Pension Scheme: Participation in The People’s Pension.

  • Employee Assistance Programme: Free and confidential support for various challenges, including financial advice, stress, and health issues.

  • Career Development: Opportunities for career growth and internal transfers within Marriott's global network.

  • Training and Development: Access to training programs to enhance your skills and advance your career.
Responsibilities: Here's what your journey with us entails:
  • Manage administrative tasks within the office – replying to emails, research potential business opportunities and sharing them with the Sales Team for follow up.

  • Assist the team with VIP bedroom reservations as well as ensuring all appropriate alerts, traces and amenities are assigned.

  • Assist the team when VIP FAM \& Site Visits are due in by putting together sales packs and hotel gift bags

  • Works with the Sales \& Events Team to ensure all projects as assigned are completed with the highest degree of attention and keep to deadlines as set.

  • Act as a resource for other hotel departments and key stakeholders when a request for brochures or sales information is requested.

  • Use MGS, Marsha, Opera and internal programs to produce reports as and when required and requested.

  • Keep apprised of hotel developments and ensure all collateral and correspondence is kept up\-to\-date.

  • Effectively develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

  • Create contracts as required for Corporate, FIT and Group proposals.

  • Effectively communicate all key information from Sales \& Events Team to the hotel and key stakeholders.

  • Follow all hotel and company processes and procedures.

  • Proactively resolicits previous customers and event bookers for future opportunities

  • Conducts compelling show rounds to win the business

  • Coordination of all customer requirements, including communication and completing verbally and in writing with the customer the details of an event up to handover to operations on the day of event execution.

  • Generate incremental revenue and deliver excellent guest service.
Safety and Company Policies:* Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
  • Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager.

  • Complete safety training and certifications.

  • Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.

  • Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.

  • Communicate with others using clear and professional language.

  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.

  • Support the team to reach common goals.

  • Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.

  • Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
*Note:* *This above description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties.*

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

  • Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience in a customer service role.
Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, sustainability, and career growth. Apply today to start your journey with Marriott!

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