Job Description

Some weekend and evening working
Salary 26,000 Per annum - Plus quarterly performance bonuses
Candidate must be aged 18+ to apply

Holiday Inn Gatwick Worth is a 4 Star AA accredited hotel in Crawley, which recently underwent a 9 million refurbishment and extension project.
We now boast 158 bedrooms, 5 event rooms accommodating up to 350 delegates and a new restaurant Meadow - Kitchen | Bar | Terrace.

We are looking for a passionate and organised member for our team for the full time position of Sales & Events Coordinator. This is a fantastic role within the Events team, playing an important part in developing Conference, Event and Wedding business.
A great opportunity to work within a busy events environment, no experience required but sales experience preferred.

As Sales & Events Coordinator, the main focus will be to maximise sales through the following:

Winning and retaining business while promoting the awareness of all facilities and services on offer. Responding to all incoming enquiries in an efficient and professional manner by email and telephone. Ensure all events are dealt with from enquiry to confirmation and that banqueting sheets are completed with great attention to detail. Liaise with the other teams to ensure a seamless transition of information from the Events team to the Operations team. Pro-actively follow up on all provisional bookings, tracking the enquiries and maintaining good working relationships with clients. Assisting all new wedding couples with planning their wedding day, and be the Wedding Coordinator on the special day at the hotel. Attending Wedding Fairs to promote the hotels services. Use sales techniques that maximise revenue including up selling. Pro-actively seek new business opportunities for the hotel and arrange meeting for show rounds. Researching and undertaking competitor hotel analysis. Host and coordinate different events, ensuring the best customer experience for our guests. Assist the Sales & Marketing Executive with their duties when requested, such as social media and guest reviews.
The successful candidate will need to have the following attributes, immaculate personal presentation, professional, highly organised, good attention to detail, confident, customer focused and love working as part of a team.

Experience in the hospitality industry is not essential for this position. Training will be given at the hotel for the right candidate.

To apply for this position please send your personal CV and cover letter explaining why you would be a good candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 26,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Quarterly bonus
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:

must have a driving licence and access to your own car (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/07/2025