Job Introduction
We're currently recruiting a dedicated Meetings & Events Sales Co-Ordinator to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in DINE on a part time basis, contracted to 22.5 hours per week.
As a Meetings & Events Sales Co-Ordinator, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Could you bring your spark to DINE? Here's what you need to know before applying:
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Meet with clients to discuss their vision and preferences
- Coordinate and manage all aspects of the planning process, including contract negotiation, and budget management
- Create and maintain detailed timelines and checklists to ensure all tasks are completed on time
- Communicate with clients to ensure they are informed and comfortable with the plan
- Handle any unexpected issues or emergencies that may arise during the planning process.
- Manage confirmed bookings and co-ordinate information in order to hand over to the operational team.
- Provide a high level of customer care, ensuring all enquiries are dealt with efficiently and effectively in line with the company guidelines and policies.
- Ensure the smooth operation of the sales office by defining, documenting, and delivering a professional sales service.
- You will be required to be pro-active and research past and present companies.
- Used to handling a high volume of enquiries and dealing with those in a timely manner.
- Be flexible and dedicated to all types of sales enquiries.
- Opera S+C experienced preferred but not essential
Our ideal Conference & Events Co-Ordinator:
- Passionate about hospitality and events
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Confident and ability to be a team player. Assertive, calm and works well under pressure.
- Ability to multitask, think fast and to deliver solutions to customer requirements
- Motivated by a passion for quality and great service delivery
- A “can do“ attitude and instils this within the wider team
- To be an excellent ambassador for the business
Personality behind every plate
Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That?s why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero
Our secret ingredient - our people!
If you've got what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.
Job Reference: com/1708/99737001/52827937/WJ #DINE
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!