Conference & Events Planning Manager

The Company

• A superb events venue which is highly experienced in delivering first class events & corporate meetings 
• It is a multi-purpose venue which is used for an array of events
• Award-winning venue
• A group who have a proven track record of developing employee's skills 
• A quality operation with first class facilities
• Progression and forward thinking with a passion for staying ahead of the competition

 
 
The Package

• Hybrid role, with 2 days per week from home
• Up to £45,000 per annum
• Extended Holiday, Christmas off
• Enhanced Pension 
• Career development and progression
• Access to a platform offering multiple perks and discounts
• Healthcare and Wellbeing benefits

 
  The Job Role

• The Planning Manager will oversee a large team within the conference planning function.
• Split into incoming enquiries and planning.co-ordination.
• As the Conference & events Planning Manager, you will Oversee the handover process from sales to event delivery, ensuring clarity, consistency, and client satisfaction.
• Monitor event planning systems and processes to ensure accurate and timely communication with operational teams.
• Manage the planning team to maintain communications for all upcoming events and produce precise and detailed event sheets.
• The Planning Manager will deal with all of the planning up to the point of contract, with some sales elements such as up selling whilst planning, the crucial contact to the rebooking of the event.
• This role acts as a key link between sales, operations and client experience, ensuring that all events meet organisational standards, client expectations and revenue goals.

 
 
 
The Requirements

• The ideal conference & events Planning Manager will have a solid background within reactive sales management, preferable from a sizeable venue or hotel.
• You will be confident with your selling techniques, have excellent diary and time management skills and be a natural leader with the ability to train and develop your team.
• Strong management skills to develop and motivate a large team
• Commercially focused and always looking at ways to increase revenue

 
 
The Location

• Coventry

 
Talent Hive Details
Consultant: Paige Jarratt
Tel: 07979 050 848
 
We at Talent Hive are specialist recruiters within the Hospitality & Catering sector, if you would like a confidential chat about your career, please call 0121 448 2260