Wedding & Events Executive
New Forest Hotels | Full-time, Permanent
Love people, unforgettable events, and closing deals that actually mean something? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for a Wedding & Events Executive to join our team at New Forest Hotels.
You’ll be working full-time (40 hours a week) on a permanent contract, earning a competitive salary of £27,270 + commission.
Working Pattern
- 5 days over 7 (40 hours per week)
- Weekends are part of the role
- Typical shifts: Tuesday–Saturday or Wednesday–Sunday
What’s in it for you?
- 28 days holiday plus a duvet day on your birthday
- Competitive commission scheme
- Loads of career development & training opportunities
- Free staff parking
- Hospitality Action Wellbeing EAP
- Discounts across our hotels and local attractions
- A supportive, values-led team that actually cares
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be the go-to person for couples and clients planning their big moments—guiding them from first enquiry to sealed deal.
- Responding to email & phone enquiries (inbound and outbound)
- Creating quotes, proposals, contracts, and invoices
- Building strong relationships with new and existing clients
- Hosting show rounds and meeting clients face-to-face
- Upselling where it makes sense (and adds value)
- Managing enquiries through to confirmed bookingsWorking closely with account management & operations teams
- Attending wedding fairs, exhibitions, and networking events
- Ensuring smooth handovers once contracts are signed
- Representing New Forest Hotels with confidence and personality
What we’re looking for
We’re after someone who’s professional, people-focused, and brings great energy to the team.
You are:
- Honest, reliable, and take pride in your work
- Big on teamwork and lifting others up
- Passionate about delivering standout customer experiences
- Organised, proactive, and confident handling clients
- A great communicator—in person, on the phone, and via email
- A natural ambassador for the New Forest Hotels brand
You’ll need:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
- Strong Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- A confident and friendly phone manner
- A flexible, can-do attitude
- Sales experience (preferred, but not essential)
Our venues are remote, so your own transport is essential.
Sound like you?
If you want to be part of a community that values storytelling, sustainability, and creating genuinely meaningful experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
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