Groups & Events Manager - Event Centre Vinkeveen - Vinkeveen

Leonardo Hotel Vinkeveen Amsterdam Vinkeveen

• Fulltime, 38 - 38 uur p/w
• n.v.t.
• 2 - 5 jaar ervaring
• Taal: EN / NL
• Leidinggevend
• Banquet sales / Banqueting

1. Solliciteren
2. Opslaan
3. Delen

• Maximise occupancy and average rates through well-executed inventory and yield management control
• Maximise all Group, Conference, Events revenue opportunities.
• Guide and lead coordination with relevant departments to deliver guests expectations in groups, meetings and events performance.
• Handling new enquiries and negotiating group room rates, meeting room rental, food and beverage prices and hotel services in line with the hotel’s sales strategies and financial goals
• Actively converting event enquiries into confirmed business and to develop future and repeat business from all accounts
• Responsible for planning and preparing all event documentation and coordinating with sales, hotel departments and customer to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of hotel events
• Review business plans, identify gaps and coordinate proactive sales team efforts to fill capacity and meet set targets in line with the commercial strategy.
• Manage and develop the meeting and events team
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve our event offerings.
• Annual accountability for the Meeting & Events budget, including forecasting, allocation and cost management.
• Ensure client feedback received are actioned efficiently and follow up on opportunities & resolution

• You have at least 3 years of experience in event management
• You have completed a bachelor’s degree in hospitality or an equivalent of this
• You have previously worked with Opera Sales & Catering.
• You have good knowledge of the Dutch and English language in word and writing
• You have a creative and positive mindset and don’t take “no” for an answer

• 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.