Groups Sales Executive
Group Sales Executive
Love providing great service and being part of uplifting moments? Take the next step in your career with us as a Groups Sales Executive at Park Plaza Hotels Europe. PPHE is the ideal location for you to develop your skills as a Groups Sales Executive and shine in a collaborative team environment.
At Park Plaza we love to celebrate the individual. We believe every one of our team members has a contribution to make and personal touch to share with our guests and colleagues. We're always striving for excellence and know that as we invest in our team members, they'll invest in us.For an engaging work environment where the little things are celebrated along with the major milestones, you've come to the right place.
Your responsibilities as a Groups Sales Executive will include:
- Be responsible for taking and managing all bedroom enquiries and bookings for the hotel, over the telephones, Internet and via fax for groups of clients
- Deal with customers of all levels with various requirements in a professional and timely manner
- Make regular visits to the UK Hotels, especially our main London Hotels
- Up sell the facilities of our properties at every opportunity ensuring maximum occupancy and revenue are achieved at all times
The ideal Groups Sales Executive will:
- Have strong selling skills and an understanding of groups bookings and processes
- Have excellent telephone communication skills
- Be able to competently manage all aspects of a groups enquiry
- Have effective decision making skills
- Be a pro-active team player who easily connects with others
- Have previous experience working within a hotel group sales department desirable
- Have excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and be able to connect with others.
Benefits for you as our Groups Sales Executive are:
- Discounted PPHE hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
- F&B discounts at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
- Start with 30 days of holiday per year (pro rata) including bank holidays, increasing with years of service
- Two free meals per day
- Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream
- Recommend a friend scheme - up to £750!
- Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
- Ride to Work scheme & free cycling lessons
- 24/7 employee assistance programme
- Benefit Hub - Discounted prices at hundreds of stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants, and cinemas.
- Free dry cleaning for work uniform
- Annual Staff parties and events
- Company pension plan & award-winning training
PPHE isn't just a great place to work - it's a great place to take your career to the next level! We love seeing our team members fulfil their potential and always work together to achieve more with our learning & development offering, enhanced training and competitive salary and benefits.
From the everyday uplifting moments to huge achievements and everything in between, we're there every step of the way.