The Groups & Events Sales Executive is responsible for handling and managing all Corporate, Leisure and Tour series request for voco® The Hague. You have the unique opportunity to work within the Sales & Marketing team on executing the commercial strategy of voco The Hague. In this position, you connect with our clients to ensure the successful rollout of the sales actions and strategies to achieve Groups & Events targets. You will be the link with all operational departments involved to make sure that the clients expectations are met at its best.
Destination: voco® The Hague
Come on into an iconic former bank building where offices and ATMs have made way for a brand-new hotel. First impression? 204 elegantly furnished rooms, 7 floors and a warm welcome from your future team.
Ready to land this job?
· Handling all incoming Groups & Events requests in a timely manner and be the main point of contact
· Preparing tailor made offers, contracts and Proforma invoices for all our Groups & Events.
· Perform Site inspections and engage our clients in the voco® The Hague storytelling
· Driving results and consistently deliver & inspire others by example. Executing the sales strategy proposed by the Commercial Leader and General Manager to ensure that revenue, reputation, and market share goals are achieved, and results are monitored.
· Optimize Groups & Events revenues and increase guest satisfaction
· Work closely with all Operational teams to ensure a smooth execution of all Groups & Events
· Living the voco™ brand with pride, passion & energy. Creating & inspiring others to deliver memorable branded guest experiences.
· Promoting teamwork and lifestyle service through daily communication and coordination with other teams.
· Ad-hoc duties as required – unexpected moments when we have to pull together as a team to get a task done.
Did you bring everything?
· Experience within the hospitality industry in groups and events handling .
· Strong project management skills.
· Have strong multitasking & time management skills.
· Be a social butterfly and natural networker - actively engage with partners, clients and colleagues
· Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends as well as economic factors.
· The ability to effectively listen, communicate, and perform diplomacy with internal and external customers and colleagues in all situations.
· Must speak English Dutch is a plus – knowledge of other languages preferred.
So, can we get you an upgrade?
· You’ll be part of the voco® life
· Competitive salary and travel allowance based on the distance between your home and the hotel
· Staff and friends & family discount at 6000+ IHG hotels worldwide. You’ll be able to stay at hotels for a discounted rate and you’ll get 50% discount on your restaurant and bar bill
· Special friends & family discount for stays at voco The Hague including breakfast
· Overnight stay at voco® The Hague as part of your onboarding
· We have a staff canteen in which we serve staff meals
· Curious about different departments? We offer cross trainings!
· To stay fit we offer a 20% discount on your contract with Trainmore + 1 Euro discount for every time you go!
· Discount on a collective health insurance
· Your staff uniform will be washed by the hotel
· There will be staff parties, events and departmental outings
· You’ll be working in a passionate and ambitious team
· You’ll have the opportunity to take part in trainings and workshops
· You’ll be working for an international hotel chain in the heart of The Hague
The world is at your feet!