Sales & Events Coordinator
Are you business-minded, hospitable, and do you work in an organized manner?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales & Events Coordinator for our unique venue, Kasteel Oost. In this multifaceted role, you’ll guide guests from their initial inquiry through to a successful event. From dream weddings and cozy dinners to business gatherings and special events: you’ll ensure that every event is perfectly organized and leaves a lasting impression.
Kasteel Oost
Kasteel Oost at Valkenburg is a unique location where experience, hospitality and quality come together. In this beautiful castle, we work with passion every day to realize unforgettable moments for our guests. From our fine dining restaurant Mon Rêve, an attractive hotel, wedding and event venue, and soon a beauty salon and wellness: everything here revolves around creating a complete and special experience.
As an employee at Kasteel Oost, you play an important role in making that experience a reality. Whether you work in hospitality, hospitality, sales or beauty – you and the team make sure that every detail is right and every guest feels special. We are looking for people with a love of hospitality, an eye for quality and a hands-on mentality. Together we will build the next step of this special place.
About this position
As Sales & Events Coordinator, you’ll be the trusted point of contact for guests who want to organize their event at Kasteel Oost. From the initial contact through to the day of the event, you’ll oversee the entire process. You’ll provide advice, prepare quotes, schedule meetings, and ensure that all parties involved know exactly what needs to be done.
No two days are the same. One day you’re discussing a bride and groom’s wishes, and the next you’re planning a corporate event or welcoming guests for a tour of the castle. Behind the scenes, you keep track of everything, monitor the schedule, and coordinate with colleagues and vendors. During events, you’re often there in person to ensure that everything runs smoothly down to the last detail.
Profile
- Processing requests for weddings, events, parties, dinners, and business gatherings.
- Contribute ideas for new packages, concepts, and activities that contribute to the venue's growth.
- Advising guests on the options available
- Preparing, tracking, and managing quotes and reservations.
- Organizing and facilitating site visits and introductory meetings.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for guests throughout the entire process.
- Coordinate the preparation of events in collaboration with internal departments and external vendors.
- Identifying commercial opportunities and actively contributing to the achievement of sales goals.
- Monitoring quality, scheduling, and the guest experience.
- Be present at events to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
Who are you?
- You have experience in sales, event planning, hospitality, or a similar role.
- You have a business-oriented mindset and enjoy building relationships and advising guests.
- You are hospitable, presentable, and a strong communicator.
- You're good at planning, organizing, and setting priorities.
- You work with precision and maintain a clear overview, even when things get busy.
- You take the initiative and identify opportunities to improve both the guest experience and results.
- You are flexible in terms of your availability, and working evenings and weekends for events is not a problem.
- You have an interest in the hospitality industry, events, and weddings.
- You have an excellent command of Dutch; knowledge of German and/or English is a plus.
What do we offer?
- A challenging and varied position in one of the most beautiful locations in South Limburg.
- Work in an inspiring environment where hospitality, the guest experience, and quality are key.
- Plenty of room for initiative and responsibility.
- An enthusiastic team with a passion for events and hospitality.
- Employee discounts at our companies.
- Pension Accrual.
- A competitive salary commensurate with your experience.
- Terms of employment in accordance with the Hospitality Industry Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Enthusiastic?
Would you love to participate in unforgettable events in a fairytale location?
Please send your CV and short motivation to:
Who knows, maybe we'll welcome you to Kasteel Oost soon!