Events & Groups Executive

Why Join Apex Hotels ?You will receive a warm welcome into the Apex family on joining us as a Events and Groups Executive . We genuinely care about our guests and each other and we show this through our family values of Trust, Passion, Friendliness and Teamwork. It is these values that support you to be yourself here at Apex Hotels. By bringing your own personality, passion, and ideas to the role, you will add a new dynamic to our innovative and supportive Sales and Events Team. We believe it is our personality, style and friendliness that makes Apex Hotels.Role Overview:This is an on-property role where you will be based in our hotel office space located at Apex Waterloo, Apex Grassmarket and head office on a rotation basis properties within our Events and Groups team we work to a rota, with core hours covering the office hours between 8:30am

6pm.You will have excellent communication skills are essential for this role as you will be required to work closely with many stakeholders. These will include clients, the wider Sales Division including your Events & Groups team members, based throughout the portfolio, as well as all Operational Teams to ensure the effective planning of each booking. Flexibility is required in response to changing client requests and the fast paced nature of the roleMain Responsibilities:Effectively promote all the hotel's facilities to the Conference, Event and Group rooms market to achieve the maximum sales revenue and client satisfaction for each event.Ensure that each enquiry and booking is handled efficiently from enquiry stage through to arrival, departure, billing and follow up.To maintain an accurate status of all enquiries and bookings and to ensure that the highest standard of administration is carried out for every group enquiry and booking.Enter all details into Infor SCS, reporting on all activity conducted with each enquiry and bookingTo be responsible for issuing contracts and paperwork, in line with Apex proceduresAbout you:We love to welcome people with different experiences and from different places into our Apex family. We want to ensure you get the best experience from the role you begin your journey with us in. To excel within this role, you will have:Previous Event and/or Group rooms related experience is highly desirableCan demonstrate good organisational skills and attention to detailExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsThis role is very customer focused and requires excellent customer service at all times.You will have great multi tasking skills with the ability to prioritise workloadsYou will work with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new friendships, networks, and skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes:30 days holidayTraining and development from day oneEmployee events and celebrationsInhouse company interactive employee communication APPEntry to our state-of-the-art gym and poolsHealthy meals to enjoy while you're working.Access to an external Employee Assistance ProgrammeFinancial Wellbeing App Wagestream, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date.£200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team.Following your first successful 3 months, youll also receiveAccess to our discounts and wellbeing platform Treat Yourself Here, unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family.Involvement in our employee of the quarter and annual recognition schemesLong service recognitionProbation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two50% discount in our restaurantsCycle to Work SchemeDiscounted room rates for employees, friends, and familySpa treatments and product discountsCritical Illness & Life Assurance coverWe encourage you to bring your true self to work. Well provide great training and development opportunities, allowing you to flourish in a fulfilling career, reaching your dreams and aspirations. Our family can never be too big, theres a place here for you. We have one ask - that you bring your personality, ideas, and spark. Were an innovative, thriving business and we want you to be part of our exciting journey.If this is you,Click Apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

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