Asian Wedding Planner - Journey recruitment : Job Details

Are you an outstanding Wedding Planner with amazing knowledge and experience within Asian weddings and events? Are you looking to work at a stunning venue based in Berkshire? Do you enjoy managing clients, building relationships and organising fantastic Asian weddings and events. If so then this could be the perfect role for you!!

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Asian Wedding Planner, to join their Sales team. The successful candidate must have experience in delivering high end Asian Weddings/Events as well as have strong hospitality skills. They must have high standards and keen attention to detail, as well as the ability to work under pressure and excellent communication, alongside a warm and genuine approach. The role is full time, Monday to Friday, with weekend and evening flexibility required also according to the business needs and operations. As the role works within the events industry the start and finish times will vary dependant on what events you have on that week, however the core hours are Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00 or 09:00- 18:00. Any days worked on weekends will be given back in lieu. The salary on offer is £27,000 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Responding and sending proposals to enquiries received on a variety of different platforms- such as webpages, emails, calls etc.
• Conduct showrounds that have been prebooked or ad hoc walk ins.
• Diary management.
• Completing contracts.
• Plan and execute details via function sheets in a timely, professional manner.
• Working along side the Operations Teams.
• Assist with the planning and hosting of all events.
• Conduct showcase evenings.
• Plan and host fairs, open evenings and showcase evenings.
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers.

Skills and Experience

• Experience organising large weddings and events.
• Strong relationship building experience with customers and agents from the Asian wedding/Event sector.
• The candidate must have a good understanding of Asian Events.
• Knowledge of Opera - would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Need to be a driver.
• Being customer focused, you will be required to deal with enquiries in a pro-active and efficient manner ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Comfortable in a client facing role with experience of face-to-face sales and networking.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

If you are looking for a new role as an Asian Wedding Specialist do not hesitate and apply today!!