Events Executive

The Merrion, one of Dublin’s finest luxury hotels and one of the Leading Hotels of the World is recruiting for a Events Executive to join our professional and friendly Events Team. Centrally located in Dublin within easy reach of public transport, this role will offer you the opportunity to work in a beautiful hotel where the highest of standards are in place and where you have all the tools you need to do your job. Working alongside an experienced team, you will be offered plenty of training. This is a really rewarding role on a team where you can be assured of a warm welcome. Competitive pay ratesFree meals on dutyFree cleaning of company provided uniforms€300 bonus for recommending a friend to work at The Merrion Travel and Bike to Work – Tax saving Schemes, discounted parking in the city Health and Dental Insurance payments Contributory Pension Plan from the day you start work Death in service benefit Increased holiday entitlement with length of serviceRecommend a Friend scheme: bonus paid to you for recruiting a friend or colleague to join The Merrion teamEmployee Discounts for room nights, our Garden Room Restaurant and Cellar Bar for you and your family/ friends Free Employee Assistance Programme – free professional counselling and support on everything from anxiety to parenting to exam stress - for you and all your family members  The RoleWe are looking for a service driven individual to join our five star Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to either begin or continue your career in one of the Leading Hotels of the World. Working with a professional and welcoming Team you will be part of creating Merrion Moments for our guests and colleagues with your main duties including: ·       Oversee event enquiries from initial call through to event arrival & conclusion·       Oversee group bookings once contracted and liase directly regarding rooming lists, transfers and all aspects of the groups’ stayBuild and retain relationships with clients and guests in the hotelAssist with the preparation of event function sheets and VIP Sheets that are issued to The Merrion team in advance of guests arrivalPrepare all Group sheets that are issued to The Merrion team in advance of guests arrival·       Meet with prospective clients for Hotel show arounds and site inspections including after business hours and at weekends, where appropriate.Attend weekly groups/function sheet meetings with appropriate updatesPromote event sales within your department and maximise sales opportunities for the whole hotel. Who we are looking for A candidate with the ability to be professional and communicate courteously and effectively with guests and colleagues alike. Your enthusiasm will be infectious and will instil confidence in the services offered. It is these qualities that require your commitment and will set us apart at being a most caring and successful hotel. About The MerrionThe Merrion, a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World, is located opposite Government Buildings in the heart of the city centre. Created from 4 Georgian Townhouses, the 142 bedroom and suites are arranged around two 18th Century style gardens. If you feel this is the role and Company for you, please apply online with your CV & cover letter detailing what you can bring to us at The Merrion.