The Celtic Collection
Event Executive
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JOB TITLE – Events Executive
DEPARTMENT – Sales and Revenue
CONTRACT TYPE - Full Time | Permanent
RATE OF PAY - £14.13 per hour plus Incentives and excellent benefits!
HOURS – 37.5 hours over 5 days
LOCATION – Newport, NP18 1HQ
ID – REQ6735
Overview
Are you passionate about creating exceptional experiences? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment where no two days are the same? Join us at The Celtic Collection as our next Event Executive and play a key role in delivering unforgettable events across our award‑winning Resort.
About the Role
As an Event Executive, you’ll be at the heart of our conference and events operation, promoting, coordinating and delivering event experiences that truly stand out. You’ll build strong relationships with clients, showcase our leading facilities, and use your sales skills to secure business that supports the Resort’s continued success.
From client show‑rounds to creating accurate BEOs, from coordinating event details to ensuring every guest receives exceptional service, you’ll be central to making each event seamless, professional and memorable.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Promoting and selling all Resort facilities to achieve departmental and Resort budgets
- Using effective sales techniques to convert enquiries to confirmed bookings
- Coordinating all event-related administration including quotations and contracts
- Conducting professional client appointments and Resort show‑rounds
- Building strong relationships across internal departments
- Ensuring standards, controls and processes are consistently met
- Participating in audits, training, team activities and continuous improvement initiatives
- Contributing to the positive, high‑performance culture of the Events team
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What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Strong sales ability with excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Confident negotiator with strong IT and organisational skills
- Experience in a sales‑focused or guest‑facing role
- Ability to work independently and as part of a fast‑paced team
- A genuine interest in the events and hospitality industry
Desirable:
- Experience in event sales or similar roles within hotels or venues
- Qualifications in Event Management, Hospitality or related areas
- Experience building proposals and client contracts
Why Join The Celtic Collection?
You’ll be joining an award‑winning team within one of the UK’s most iconic hospitality brands. With outstanding facilities, a dynamic workplace and a commitment to training and development, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in events. From perks and team events to opportunities for progression across our growing portfolio, we’re proud to support our people as they deliver world‑class service.
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Grow with Us
As a Celtic Collection employee, you will be able to say –
- I am equipped, trained, and supported to do THE BEST JOB I CAN
- I am PROUD to be part of The Celtic Collection and would RECOMMEND IT TO OTHERS
- I work in an INCLUSIVE, FRIENDLY, POSITIVE and CONSTRUCTIVE environment
- I am encouraged to LEARN, GROW and DEVELOP and to try new things in my role
- I am THANKED and RECOGNISED for the work I do, and my VIEWS and IDEAS ARE VALUED
- I am CRYSTAL CLEAR ABOUT OUR AMBITION, and I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO IT EVERY DAY
Recruitment Info
Should we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy earlier than advertised. All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK, and you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility during the recruitment process in line with current UK Visas and Immigration requirements.
The Celtic Collection is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment.
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