Senior Sales and Events Coordiantor

You make it Hand Picked!

Established by Guy and Julia Hands in 1999, Hand Picked hotels has grown organically and through acquisition to become the 5th largest luxury hotel group in the UK – comprising 21 hotels across the UK and Channel Islands. With welcoming and charming service delivered in truly inspirational settings, our guests are encouraged to relax, kick off their shoes and indulge.

We are currently recruiting for an A Senior Sales and Events Co-ordinator at Wood Hall Hotel and Spa.

Wood Hall Hotel and Spa is a stunning 4AA Red Star Hotel steeped in history offering the very highest level of service and standards with excellent attention to detail and attentive service adding to its charm.

The hotel is popular choice for both corporate and leisure guests and boasts an award winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant with a health club and spa.

The hours for this role 40 hours per week including weekends on a rota basis with 2 weekends off per month.

About the role:

• The role of the Senior Sales and Events Co-ordiantor will invovle supporting the Sales and Events Revenue Manager in the day to day running of the
• You will be the ultimate people person who enjoys building positive relationships with everyone you meet, giving them faith and confidence in your knowledge and event organisation abilities from the very first conversation.
• In this role of Senior Sales and Events Co-ordiantor your role will also be sales focused, ensuring you maximise on sales opportunities, including up selling and conversion.
• You will enjoy making recommendations to meet the needs of your clients and their budgets. Whether it’s a wedding, private dinner or a big birthday bash, you’ll take the reins and help to plan the event from start to finish.

About you:

• To be considered for this role you will have current sales and events coordiantion experience within a hotel, conference centre or similar environment, this role may suit an experienced sales and events coordiantor looking for a step up.
• It is essential you are self-reliant and are able to act on your own initiative where appropriate.
• Are able to demonstrate a methodical approach and are highly organised and have a systematic approach to your work.
• You will have excellent leadership and communication skills and have the ability to coach and develop others ensuring they reach their maximum potential.
• Strong knowledge of Opera, diary management and meetings and events sale is required for this role.

Our Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, plus service charge.
• Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
• Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships and other recognised hospitality industry courses which are all supported by our learning and development team.
• £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds!
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays)
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.