As a Groups & Events Executive you work together with the team on the organization and planning of groups and events. This includes meetings, conferences, dinners, but also other events such as drinks, (theme) parties and chamber groups.
SOME RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maximizing turnover and guest satisfaction through a quick and adequate response to requests, converting requests and organizing a successful event.
- Commercial insight and strategic implementation of group and event pricing and planning.
- Clear communication, verbal and written, with customers and internal departments regarding agreements and execution of the events.
- Managing meetings and events from A to Z
- Proper contractual handling, guaranteeing deposits and co-responsible for correct invoicing
- Coordinating menu arrangements for clients that maximize revenue potential for the hotel while serving client needs.
WHAT MAKES YOU THE PERFECT ADDITION TO OUR TEAM?
- You have at least 1 year of experience in Event Management.
- You have an HBO working and thinking level and preferably have completed a Hospitality-related course (Higher Hotel School, Facility Management, NHTV).
- You have experience with both social and business events. Do you also have experience with hybrid events? That's a great advantage!
- You have experience with Opera Sales & Catering.
- You have good knowledge of the Dutch and English language, spoken and written.
- You have a creative and positive mindset and 'you do not take "no" for an answer'.
- You are professional, service-oriented and a real team player!
- You have good communication skills and make new contacts easily and quickly.
- You can think strategically, have numerical insight and are able to lead.
- You have your own transport.
LEONARDO ROYAL HOTEL AMSTERDAM The newest hotel of our company is located directly at the Overamstel metro station. The location of this 4-star superior hotel is ideal: 5 minutes from the Zuidas and the RAI, 10 minutes from the city center and 20 minutes from Schiphol Airport. The hotel has 18 floors and 490 rooms with a fresh, innovative design and high quality modern equipment. The 1,200 square meters of conference space is spread over 11 meeting rooms and a gigantic ballroom; the perfect location for large events and conferences! Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam is the largest hotel of the entire Leonardo company in Europe. Beautiful views over the city and the most refined dishes in LEO'S International Flavors restaurant make guests say 'Now we're talking'!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU (ADDITIONAL TO A GREAT TEAM)?
- We offer you a supplement of 15% in the weekends and 70% travel allowance if you live further than 10 kilometers from your work, with a maximum of € 10.71 per day.
- Working overtime? This can be paid out, but you can also choose to save it for some extra time off.
- Eager to learn? We offer training courses from the Leonardo Development Lab!
- Ambitious? You can work on your personal development and grow with us!
- We think your health is important! That is why you can visit Open Up 24/7, the online platform for mental health.
- Do you want to buy products such as an (electric) bicycle or telephone with a reduced price? This is possible with an average of 40% tax reduction via FiscFree!
- Night away? As an employee, you can exclusively use our global discount program!
- And enjoy an overnight stay including dinner and breakfast at the hotel where you are working during your 'Know Where You Work' experience.
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YOU'RE AWESOME! WHY AREN'T YOUR WORKING FOR US YET?
Let us know if you want to become part of our team and apply now Questions? Contact the HR department.