Conference and Events Coordinator
Job description
As the Conference & Events Coordinator, you will play a key role in bringing events to life. Collaborating closely with our centralised C&E team, you will create Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), liaise with clients, and ensure seamless execution by working directly with the Food and Beverage team.
Primary Responsibilities
Liaising with clients and stakeholders to understand event goals, create event plans, and keep everything on track with budgets and schedules
Execution of conferencing and events including weddings
Proactively address and resolve any issues that may arise during the event, striving for perfection
Coordinate logistics, including equipment, contractors, resources, and personnel involved in and supporting the event
Maintain a polished and professional image as a representative of our company, ensuring a consistently high standard of service
Flexibility to assist with service in Food & Beverage departments during quieter periods
Skills & Experience
Experience in coordinating events and weddings, along with strong client relationship management, is highly desirable
Strong administrative skills and meticulous attention to detail is essential
Skilled in collaborating with suppliers, vendors, and clients to negotiate favourable terms that benefit all parties involved
You foster a can – do approach with exceptional time management skills
Flexible availability to accommodate various events and shifts, including mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required
Skills mentioned
Accor S.A. is a French multinational hospitality company that owns, manages, and franchises an extensive portfolio of hotels, resorts, and vacation properties. As the largest hospitality company in Europe and the sixth largest worldwide, Accor has a significant global footprint, operating over 5,500 locations in more than 110 countries. The company's origins trace back to 1967, when Paul Dubrule and Gérard Pélisson founded the Société d'investissement et d'exploitation hôteliers (SIEH) and opened the first Novotel hotel in Lille, France. The Accor group was officially formed in 1983 following a merger with Jacques Borel International. This strategic move led to its introduction on the Paris stock exchange in the same year. Throughout its history, Accor has demonstrated a consistent pattern of growth and strategic acquisition. Key milestones include the acquisition of the Sofitel brand in 1980, the launch of the budget-friendly Formule 1 brand in 1985, and the purchase of Motel 6 in 1990. The company has continually adapted its business model to market dynamics, notably with its 'asset-light' strategy to focus on hotel management and franchising. Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Sébastien Bazin, appointed in 2013, the company has further refined its structure, creating distinct divisions for its various hotel segments, from economy and midscale to premium, luxury, and lifestyle. This includes a diverse and globally recognized portfolio of brands such as Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, and ibis. Accor is also committed to sustainable development through its 'Planet 21' program, addressing environmental and social issues within its operations.
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