Help turn enquiries into events that people remember long after.
As a Conference & Events Sales Co-ordinator,
you'll be the first point of contact for meeting and event enquiries--qualifying leads, building proposals, and converting business in line with the demand calendar. You'll liaise with clients and colleagues to make sure details are accurate, deadlines are met, and handovers to operations are seamless.
The role is predominantly office hours, 5 days per week, in our Sales and Reservations Team.
What the job involves
Handle enquiries by phone, email and third-party sites; qualify, quote and follow up to convert
Create proposals and detailed quotations aligned to the demand calendar and pricing strategy
Confidently negotiate to win commercially viable business
Arrange and host show rounds that "wow" and secure bookings
Collate final details and produce function sheets/BEOs that are clear and accurate
Lead pre-event communication for high-value/high-profile bookings
Hand over to operations smoothly and attend post-event debriefs to capture feedback
Keep the CRM and reports up to date (pipeline, tentative/definite status, conversion, pace)
What you will bring ot the role
Experience in a Conference & Events Co-ordinator (or similar) role; hotel experience is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication; confident with clients and internal stakeholders
Organised, detail-driven and comfortable juggling multiple deadlines
Commercial mindset--able to balance guest needs with revenue goals
Proactive follow-through and a calm approach when it's busy
If you're a Conference & Events Co-ordinator who enjoys winning business and getting the details right, apply now and help us deliver standout events.
The Pay & Benefits
Salary: 28,227 per annum - plus gratuities and service charge to increase earning potential
Stay at the Grand Hotel or other De Vere properties for as little as 50, with special rates for friends and family
Get 50% off food and drinks when you dine in Isaacs or Madeleine - or at any De Vere location
Enjoy discounts on retail, travel and leisure through an exclusive benefits portal
Earn extra cash through our employee referral scheme
Free, freshly cooked meals from our chefs, available twice a day across service periods
Access 24/7 health and wellbeing support through Hospitality Action
Access your pay whenever you need it using Wagestream
Take advantage of career development opportunities and apprenticeship programmes
Regular team appreciation events and monthly recognition programmes
Career development opportunities - including access to nationally recognised, funded apprenticeship programmes
Birmingham's Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is housed in one of the city's most iconic buildings; a landmark Grade IIlisted property combining beautifully restored original Victorian features with modern service and style that compliments a vibrant and diverse Birmingham in the 21st century.
The Grand Hotel Birmingham features 185 bedrooms and extraordinary suites, a glamorous cocktail lounge bar, a British brasserie serving cuisine with a touch of French flair, and eight magnificent meeting and event rooms - as well as our spectacular Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom.
We warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.
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