Wedding and Special Events Coordinator at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing quotes, making follow-up calls with prospective clients and holding meetings with clients who are interested in hosting an event.
• Quote and contract all potential business through all available booking channels.
• Ensure that standard correspondence formats for various stages of reservations is completed and maintained.
• Manage site inspections in conjunction with the Sales team.
• To continuously seek ways to maximise revenues and profits by up-selling facilities and services.
• Liaise with suppliers (off-site) when needed.
• To ensure that function sheets are compiled accurately on a weekly basis and that any changes are recorded on change sheets and distributed to the relevant parties.

Requirements

What You Bring:

• Previous Groups and Special Events experience, within a luxury environment - preferred.
• Proven experience in event planning and coordination, preferably with a focus on weddings and special events.
• Previous junior sales and reservations experience – advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.