GC&E Planning executive
Position
GC&E; Planning Executive - The Waldorf Hilton London
The Waldorf Hilton Londonis an iconic & historic London hotel built in the late 1800, located in Aldwych.
The hotel features 298 Guest Rooms, including 19 suites. Blending Edwardian "Du Siecle" with modern comfort. Our hotel sits in the center of London's glitzy theatre district, just a few minutes' walk from Covent Garden, The Royal Opera House and Trafalgar Square.
Guests of this hotel will experience first-class service, distinguished by an unrivalled commitment to a personalised approach. We ensure a comfortable, luxurious stays all our guests, with guidance on locally immersive experiences where desired.
Homage's restaurant and Decor pays tribute to the Grand Cafes of Europe Renaissance, offering a high standard of Modern British Food. Good Godfrey's bar & Lounge offers crafty & cosmopolitan cocktails as well as canapes and light bites.
A WORLD OF REWARDS
- Free and healthy meals when on duty
- Grow your Career
- Personal Developmentprogrammes designed to support you at every step of your career
- A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes - Find out what and how we are doing ()
- Team Member Travel Program:discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
- Team Member Referral Program
- High street discounts:with Perks at Work
- Holiday: 28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
- Discounted dental and health cover
What will I be doing?
As a Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) Planner, you will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of group reservations, conferences and events by planning large programmes and increasing conversions. The Senior GC&E; Planning Executive will interact frequently with Guests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business. Specifically, a Senior Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) Planning Executive will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Receive and convert incoming enquiries to achieve targets and maximize revenue
- Manage an events schedule to maximise yield
- Focus on a consistently executed up-selling approach
- Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs
- Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds
- Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events
- Participate in hotel promotional activities
What are we looking for?
A Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) Planning Executive serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
- Good organisational and administration skills
- Positive attitude and good communication skills
- Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
- Confident telephone manner
- High level of IT skills
- Excellent grooming standards
- Demonstrated previous experience working in a Sales environment
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Knowledge of the hotel property management systems
- Demonstrated previous experience working in the Conference and Events function
- Qualification, degree, or certification in a relevant field
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