Event Sales Manager 100% (m/f/d)

With its more than 165-year history, the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa is the most traditional hotel in the city. As a member of the Bürgenstock Collection, our hotel impresses with excellent service and first-class service offerings for guests from all over the world.

Our corporate culture is characterized by a flat hierarchy, collegial cooperation, and a healthy dose of humor as well as passion.

We are convinced that only satisfied employees can inspire our guests – that is why we offer a work environment that motivates, inspires, and encourages top performance.

We are proud to have received the "Great Place To Work® Switzerland" award. This certification is based on the evaluations of our employees, who perceive our workplace culture as excellent. Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa Great Place To Work® Switzerland.

Are you ready to create outstanding guest experiences with us and learn a lot as well as develop yourself? Then you are exactly right with us!

We look forward to your application for the open position as

Event Sales Manager 100% (m/f/d)

Your daily work

• Conducting telephone and personal sales talks as well as event arrangements
• Processing inquiries, preparing offers and confirmations
• Coordination between the event department and operational teams
• Sale of hotel room contingents for event groups
• Complaint management and finding solutions for customer concerns
• Participation in the acquisition of new customers as well as support of existing customers
• Support of the sales department in concluding contracts in the MICE segment
• Professional and organizational leadership of a two-person team

What we wish from you

• Completed studies at a Swiss hotel management school or solid professional experience in event management
• Analytical thinking, negotiation skills, and a proactive working style that drives projects forward
• Very good IT user skills and confident handling of common tools
• Fluency in languages and joy in communication in several languages

Our benefits

• Generous discounts for hotel stays at the Bürgenstock Collection and member hotels of the Swiss Deluxe Hotels group as well as Leading Hotels of the World
• Benefits platform for employees with permanent discounts in various stores
• Regular events for employees (summer party, Christmas aperitif, and birthday dinner)
• Support for professional training and development
• A complimentary hotel overnight stay for you and your companion
• Access to a Bern City Card

We look forward to your application and for questions Raffael is happy to assist you by phone at 031 326 80 88 or by email.

Contact

Raffael Zgraggen, Human Resources Manager

raffael.zgraggen@schweizerhofbern.com / +41 31 326 80 88

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern AG, Bahnhofplatz 11, CH-3001 Bern