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Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport

Meeting and Events Sales Executive

Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport, 100 Eastfield Rd, Edinburgh, EH28 8LL

Would you like to work for a company that gives you:

  • £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to come and join our team - T&C’s apply
  • Long service recognition Cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up.

Rewards your hard work by offering you the below team benefits when you join us:

  • Meals provided whilst on shift
  • Sales incentives and initiative rewards
  • Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities – “Hotel specific”
  • Free Car Parking – “Hotel specific”
  • Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or
  • Even free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards & recognition incentives,
  • Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
  • Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
  • Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
  • Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements
  • Pension enrolment

Does the below sound like you?

  • Passionate and willingness to learn
  • Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile
  • Genuinely friendly and caring
  • Enjoys working as part of a team
  • Ambitious and hard working
  • Excellent standards
  • Handle incoming calls for the Meeting and Events Department.
  • Good organisational / time management skills.
  • Resilient, creativity, able multitask and can work under pressure
  • Ability to work morning, afternoon/evening, and weekends
  • Able to deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time
  • Arrange and co-ordinate travel schedules and reservations
  • Is the Meeting & Events Executive role for you for you, do you have you the skill set and experience to take on this role? Then what’s stopping you??

Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for an Meeting & Events Executive  

We offer our employees excellent opportunities to grow and develop within the Klarent Hospitality Group Brand Portfolio, we pride ourselves on ensuring that our staff are rewarded and recognised for their hard work, commitments, and long service.

Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels in key locations across the UK and Ireland. We will nurture talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.

The Role:

  • Ensure all customer requests and enquiries are dealt with in an efficient and business-like manner.
  • Provide administrative support and diary management to the Meeting and Events Manager.
  • Greet scheduled visitors and show to appropriate area or person.
  • Maintain manual filing system to company standards.
  • Maintenance of all market segment databases.
  • Co-ordinate and execute all direct mailings as instructed by the Meeting and Events Manager.
  • Assist with the co-ordination of corporate hospitality events.
  • Conduct Market research/telesales campaigns as required.
  • Compile sales packs and ensure that an adequate supply of relevant stationary and brochures are in stock.
  • Meet specific sales targets set by management and head office
  • Compile relevant weekly/monthly meeting, and reports for the Meeting and Events Manager.

Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport 100 Eastfield Rd, Edinburgh, EH28 8LL
  • Job RefAM12369
  • BranchDoubletree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
  • Salary/BenefitsCompetitive Salary
  • Contract typePermanent
  • HoursFull Time
  • Hours per week40
  • Date posted26/04/2024
  • Closing date28/05/2024

Welcome to DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport, where we’ll greet you at check-in with a warm chocolate chip cookie. Our hotel is 2 minutes from EDI Airport via complimentary 24-hour shuttle service, and just 20 minutes from historic city centre and landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Zoo and Princes Street. Catch a show at the EICC or Royal Highland Showground with ease during your stay. Reach Murrayfield Stadium in just 20 minutes via bus or tram.

Our spacious guest rooms are styled in cool, calm tones and offer complimentary WiFi access, a 32-inch LCD TV, large work desk, USB charging ports, and daily newspaper. Upgrade to a deluxe room to enjoy a welcome plate, mineral water, plush bathrobe, cosy slippers, and a later check-out time.

Gather with friends and co-workers at The Space, a modern venue that merges restaurant, bar and lounge. Savor the diverse menus with locally sourced ingredients, and stay connected with WiFi access, charging stations and Bluetooth connectivity. For your convenience, our Edinburgh hotel also has 24-hour room service. Go for a swim in the heated indoor pool, take a class in the fitness centre, or book a beauty appointment in our spa.

Planning an event in Edinburgh? Our hotel provides 22 fully equipped meeting rooms, all with WiFi access, natural daylight and air-conditioning. Host a meeting, social gathering or romantic wedding reception for up to 250 people. The hotel is also pleased to offer event catering, a business centre and ample car parking.