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Sales and Events Executive – Ettington Park Hotel & Spa
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8BU
Salary: Starting at £14.52 per hour + service charge + excellence colleague benefits Job Type: Full-time | Temporary | 5 days out of 7 Working Pattern: 40 hours per week (rotating weekends and some evenings, September 2026 – September 2027)
About Ettington Park Hotel & Spa
Located within a secluded Shakespearian landscape, Ettington Park Hotel & Spa is a stunning Neo-Gothic venue set across 40 acres of parkland and woodland near Stratford-upon-Avon. This luxury retreat combines dramatic architecture with refined hospitality, providing an enchanting workplace where ambition and creativity flourish.
Join Hand Picked Hotels, a family-owned collective of 21 unique British retreats, each dedicated to curating memorable elegance and personalised service. As a Sales & Events Executive, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering extraordinary stays—whether it’s weddings, intimate dining experiences, or milestone celebrations—where every detail reflects our commitment to service excellence.
The Role
As our Sales & Events Executive, you’ll be the bridge between imagination and reality, transforming guest visions into seamlessly executed events. Your contributions will directly enhance Ettington Park’s reputation for discreet luxury, hospitality finesse, and flawless attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings, ensuring a consistent, personalised experience.
- Manage all stages of events—from initial consultations to refined planning and trouble-free handover to operations.
- Build long-term client relationships through proactive communication and tailored recommendations.
- Collaborate with reservations, marketing, and operations teams to enhance guest experiences.
- Maintain awareness of trending events, market demand, and competitor offerings for sales growth.
- Operate confidently within hotel systems, with Opera experience being an advantage.
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What We Offer
Career Growth & Development
- Competitive salary + service charge (starting at £14.52/hour)
- 28 annual holiday days (Bank Holidays included; scaling to 33 days with tenure).
- 15% employee discount at hotels nationwide (including stays in country houses and coastal retreats).
- Free uniform and on-sites meals during shifts.
- Spabab (Essence Hotels) membership with complimentary access (restrictions apply).
- In-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry courses.
- Additional benefits:
- Free onsite parking, employee assistance programmes, company pension, and enhanced sick pay.
- Discounts on spa products, food, drink, and restaurants via an online retail partner.
- Wellbeing initiatives including health and fitness support.
Team & Culture
- Part of a supportive, collaborative team with a strong emphasis on peer recognition (e.g., Colleague of the Month, annual awards ceremonies, and team socials).
- Flexibility in scheduling where possible to accommodate individual needs and preferences.
Your Expertise & Passion
You’ll thrive as our Sales & Events Executive if you bring: ✔ Findings that mix sales acumen and an unwavering focus on service excellence in hospitality, ideally with luxury venues. ✔ Proven track record of converting enquiries into booked events and managing end-to-end client relationships. ✔ Exceptional organisational skills with a knack for staying ahead of deadlines and details. ✔ Clear, effective communication, both written and verbal, poised to engage a range of guests from busy planners to high-profile VIPs. ✔ Tech-savviness in using hotel software and a willingness to upskill (e.g., familiarity with Opera is beneficial).
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Who We Are
Founded in 2001 by Julia Hands MBE, Hand Picked Hotels has grown into a family-owned group of 21 unique retreats. Our values—individuality, community, care, and the pursuit of magical unique stays—are shared across every property, from luxuriant countryside locations to breathtaking coastal destinations. Sustainability sits at the heart of our philosophy, with all hotels holding Green Tourism accreditation.
Join Us
If you’re a ** Sales & Events Executive** passionate about hospitality and relish abundance challenges, let Ettington Park celebrate your talent. Bring your enthusiasm, confidence, and commitment to service excellence—because here, hospitality is more than a career; it’s a passion we live together.
Apply today. We stand by equality, innovate for impact, and look forward to meeting you.
Hand Picked Hotels is committed to creating places where talent of all backgrounds can thrive. Candidates must meet UK eligibility requirements.
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