Park Plaza Hotels Europe is one of the most rapidly expanding groups in the hotel industry today. Offering 4-star deluxe, contemporary Park Plaza hotels in key locations throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa, the group has invested £300 million in expanding their UK portfolio of hotels since 2001 with several more due to open next year.

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to be part of this rapidly expanding company.
The 4 star, modern Park Plaza Leeds is perfectly located opposite the mainline rail station and is close to the city’s major business and shopping areas.

Our stunning hotel offers 185 rooms including suites. All rooms have a luxurious modern décor and state of the art in room technology.

It is our aim to maintain a culture of learning and development, recruiting friendly and service minded team members, enabling us to produce a truly outstanding 5 star service for our customers, at 4 star prices. For further information on the Park Plaza Leeds please see our company website at www.pphe.com

The Role
• Actively participate in assisting to achieve departmental goals and objectives and drive revenue and profitability through the M&E department
• Respond to enquiries for meetings and events, selling all areas of the hotel to meeting and events clients, conduct hotel show-rounds related to specific enquiries, arrange event orders for all confirmed events and ensure accurate internal communication
• Prepare contracts for events and ensure maximum conversion of enquires and to ensure payment is received for all events as per the hotel guidelines
• Receive feedback from clients and resolve any problem areas in professional manner and within hotel guidelines
• Complete weekly and monthly forecast with the Revenue Manager
• Actively contribute in weekly / monthly departmental meetings and any other meetings that you are required to attend
• Maintain relationships with new and regular M&E clients
• Actively contribute in addressing complaints and resolving problems and ensure that complaints and problems become opportunities
• Ensure that weekly/daily administration is completed in a timely manner

We are looking for:
The ideal candidate will have at least two years experience in Hotel M&E Sales, minimum A Levels Qualifications, computer literate with skills on Photoshop and PowerPoint. The hotel is looking for someone who is customer focused, outgoing, profit driven, hands-on and energetic. Ideally the candidate will have worked in a property of similar size, style and quality.

We offer:
Competitive remuneration, career growth and a pleasant work environment in an international setting.

Eligibility & Expiry:
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

What’s next?
In order to be considered for this fantastic opportunity you should forward a covering letter, stating present salary, together with a current C.V. to Fiona Hemingway, HR Administrator at: fhemingway@pphe.com

Closing date for applications is 30th June 2008.

Due to the vast quantity of applications received, regretfully we are only able to contact those who have been successful in obtaining an interview. If you have not heard from us within a week your application has not been successful.