The 4 Star Whites of Wexford are currently recruiting for a Conference & Events Executive to join our Sales & Marketing Team.

Key responsibilities of the Events Coordinator will include:

Maximising & driving the wedding, conference and events business of the hotel

Promotion and selling of the venue at every opportunity through client show-arounds, marketing events, co-ordinating the production of collateral and PR opportunities to achieve this

Dealing with clients in person or via telephone & email and responding to all requests in a professional & timely manner, endeavouring to convert every call into a sale whilst providing the highest level of service, integrity and creativity

The logging of all wedding/event enquiries

 Sales & marketing office administration

Clarification of all details pertaining to an event in writing, well in advance of the event

Effectively communicating client's expectations and requests accurately to all departments

Preparation & distribution of weekly function sheets, and hosting function sheet meetings

Ensuring that all quotes and contracts are accurate and presented to each client to the agreed company standards

Providing support in other areas of the hotel

 Overseeing each client experience from initial enquiry stage to post event stage

Issuing reports to Senior Managers

The ideal candidate for the Events Coordinator position should:

Have previous experience in a similar position within the Hotel/Event industry

Possess a positive attitude, outgoing, extremely friendly with appreciation for brand driven standards

Experience dealing with brides and grooms

 Experience dealing large conference and events

  Proven track record in sales performance with clear ability to convert business

 Target driven with excellent presentation and negotiation skills

Have excellent organisational skills & attention to detail

Good ability to handle pressurised situations and busy period

Be flexible, innovative and adaptable

Be fluent in both written and spoken English.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel as well as the ability to learn and utilise new computer software programs