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The 5* Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate (part of the MHL Hotel Collection) is currently recruiting for a Wedding & EventsCo-Ordinator to join our award winning team.
Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate is located on the banks of Lough Corrib on a 138-acre estate with the original 18th century manor house dating back to the 1740's. The Hotel comprises of 73 bedrooms including 6 suites, 11 Luxury Self-Catering Lodges, Corrib Room (catering for meetings, events, and weddings for up to 170 guests), River Room Restaurant, Palmers Bar and Kitchen, 2AA Rosette Pullman Restaurant (set aboard original Dining Carriages from the Orient Express), Glo Spa & Wellness, a 9 Hole Christy O'Connor Jr designed Championship Golf course and a 21 bay driving range.
Working as part of our Wedding & Events Sales Team, the ideal candidate will assist with the initial enquiry through to the planning and execution of bespoke events and bespoke itineraries for our guests and clients fostering relationships and ever lasting memories.
Main Duties
* Assisting in managing wedding inquiries and bookings in an efficient manner and encourage maximum sales revenue for overall profitability.
* Assisting with incoming Meeting, Incentive, Events & Wedding inquiries via telephone/face to face/e-mail actively converting inquiries into appropriate business.
* Effective and Clear client communication including quotation preparation, contracting, operational, post event follow up and feedback
* Professional, appropriate, and timely responses to all feedback, comments, and complaints.
* Preparation and distribution of event details to all relevant operational departments
* Liaise and maintain a relationship with other departments to ensure the effective, efficient, and smooth running of events.
* Organising & conducting show-arounds, client events, and trade shows (including evening & weekend events) if required
* Assisting with the marketing and sales of the venue to include wedding showcases, seasonal promotions, and other PR events.
Requirements
* Have a real understanding of hotel operations.
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong organisational skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Flexibility with work hours
* Outstanding team player
* Target driven and self-motivated.
* Proactive nature with an outgoing and friendly personality
What We Offer
* Competitive Salary
* Meals whilst on duty in our employee restaurant
* Complimentary provision of uniforms
* Excellent Employee discount in all MHL Hotels and SLH Worldwide.
* Health & Wellness Benefit
* Employee Recognition Awards
* Career Progression
* Recommend a Friend scheme
* Travel and Bike to Work Tax saving Scheme
Skills
Attention to Detail Leadership Sales Planning
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Events Services
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