Group sales and Events Executive

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The Group Sales and Events Executive is responsible for ensuring that meetings and group events are executed seamlessly, from the initial inquiry through to post-event follow-up. The ideal candidate will be client-focused and results-oriented, committed to achieving maximum occupancy and optimizing average room rates. As an effective relationship-builder, you will cultivate positive and lasting relationships with clients to enhance loyalty and satisfaction.

This position reports directly to the Group Sales Manager and is part of the INNSiDE Amsterdam commercial team. It presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Group Sales and Events Executive with a strong hotel background to work independently and take full ownership of their responsibilities.

What will I have to do? 

• Follow up on outstanding proposals, first and second options on Conference rooms

• Manage all inbound enquiries to agreed or required response times

• Manage social and corporate events in our Skybar Hasta La Vista, baby & restaurant Tierra

• To participate in function sheet meetings and ensure clients requests are communicated to the operations team

• To liaise with clients about their bookings, ensuring a smooth and personalized experience

• Conduct site inspections, being fully conversant in room types and set-ups, AV equipment etc.

• To participate in Sales activity days to chase repeat bookings

• Invoicing of events

• Check the arrivals list/Event Order for accuracy of the bookings including rates and investigate any double bookings

• Ensure all Events are charged and tracked accurately

What are we looking for?

• 1 or 2 years in a similar role within a Hotel environment

• Would be great if you have experience with Opera PMS

• Time management skills and excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues 

• Excellent attention to detail 

• Speaks and writes English fluently, Dutch would be great.

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At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

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