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Tru by Hilton McKinney
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Event Planner

Workplace
On-site
Commitment
Full-time
Posted
Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom

As an Event Planner at Hilton, you will drive revenue through proactive selling and strategic sales techniques while delivering memorable guest experiences. Your typical day involves supporting revenue growth, building client relationships, coordinating show rounds and promotions, managing the event sales pipeline, overseeing client handover, and collaborating with the sales and management teams. The role focuses on ensuring seamless planning and execution of events to enhance guest satisfaction and encourage repeat business.

Responsibilities

  • Support revenue growth: Assist senior management identifying upselling opportunities, and contributing to overall revenue growth through effective sales techniques
  • Build client relationships: Develop strong relationships with customers to understand their needs, deliver tailored solutions, and encourage repeat business
  • Coordinate show rounds and promotions: Arrange and conduct engaging hotel show rounds, delivering exceptional experiences while supporting promotional initiatives to attract new and returning clients
  • Manage event sales pipeline: Oversee the events calendar to maximise space utilisation, coordinate third-party suppliers, and ensure seamless planning and execution of all events
  • Oversee client handover: Manage all event documentation and administration, ensuring accurate capture of client requirements and a smooth transition from sales to operations
  • Support team and stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with the Sales Manager and Senior Hotel Management Team to support team objectives, plan key events, and drive overall performance