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Meeting & Event Specialist | Fulltime | NH Conference Centre Koningshof
Speaking and writing Dutch on a professional level is a requirement for this position
NH Conference Centre Koningshof has it all. In the surroundings of the hotel, our guests can walk and cycle in the beautiful countryside. For our business guests we offer everything you can think of for a successful meeting or large event. This diversity of events makes every day an adventure. We appreciate every talent, and we motivate and encourage all colleagues to go the extra mile for our guests. It is for a good reason that some colleagues have been working with us for many years and see the team as one family.
Our hotel is situated in the green heart of Brabant, just a few minutes away from Veldhoven and close to the city of lights Eindhoven. The hotel was originally a monastery used for teaching. Nowadays, this location is still used to train and share knowledge, not only with our guests, but also with our employees.
"The sky is the limit at NH Conference Koningshof." – Karim, Banqueting Employee
What’s in it for you?
- Free online & offline training organized by our own University.
- End of year bonus (up to 100% of monthly gross salary) & refer-a-friend bonus (500 EUR).
- Employee rates differing from 36 euros in all our hotels worldwide, 30% discount in the F&B outlets, and Friends & Family discount up to 25%. Various discounts in (web)shops.
- Team building events, trips and holiday parties.
- The opportunity to grow within our company worldwide.
- Salary based on your experiences starting from Horeca CLA scale 6.
What’s in it for us?
- Helping guests puts a big smile on your face. The ‘always a pleasure’ mentality is second nature for you, and you are happy go the extra mile for our guests;
- You have strong communication skill and you are someone who knows how to convince guests to book with us and upselling is your forte;
- You are flexible, accurate, and you are a real team player;
- In this position you always have a clear overview, you have a commercial attitude, and you always think one step ahead;
- In addition, you have excellent communication skills, both with guests and with other contacts, operational departments, and the GEM Office, you have a perfect command of the Dutch and English language.
What are you going to do?
As Meeting & Events Specialist you are responsible for sales and organizing events in NH Conference Centre Koningshof. At Meeting & Events you can think of meetings, conferences, weddings, gala dinners and much more. You are responsible for sales and all the associated negotiations, as well as the further preparations to make sure every event is a success. You are the point of contact for the contact person of the event and you ensure that everything is tightly organized to guarantee guests a unique experience in your hotel. In addition, you ensure clear communication with colleagues from the operational departments and you contribute to the service level in the hotel.
Finally, you are also the event manager during major events, during these events you will make sure the entire evens runs smoothly and you act as the connector between the operational departments and the contact person.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply now!
Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is committed to an inclusive working environment in which everyone is valued and encouraged equally, therefor we warmly welcome people from all horizons & personal abilities.