Junior Meeting & Events Specialist

Are you a good communicator that gets a kick out of closing deals? Then keep reading!

Facilitating global living and working, Zoku is a new category in the hotel industry: a home-office hybrid - also suitable for long stays - with the services of a hotel and the social buzz of a thriving neighborhood. Join an international team of driven, proactive and fun-loving Zokus who all have one thing in common: a passion for connecting people across the globe.

TELL ME MORE

As our Junior Meeting & Events Specialist, you’ll be responsible for securing meeting and events bookings with cool companies.

Your day to day consists of closing meeting requests, handling group event enquiries, entering incoming bookings, answering the phone, managing online booking channels, and maintaining email contact with our clients.

You’ll be working closely together with the Meeting & Events Team and reporting to the M&E Manager.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

No day looks the same as a Junior Meeting & Events Specialist… but here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

The ultimate party planner: You’re the go-to person and first point of contact for all things M&E. You love a good chat and have a knack for event planning.

Creating memorable meetings: You’re in charge of coordinating everything needed to create unforgettable events.

A networking champ: You’ll create and maintain relationships with potential and current accounts while discussing partnership opportunities directly with our Sales Manager.

Keeping things organized: Organization is your middle name. We’ll need you to have your admin in check to manage feedback, invoices are more.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• A market conform salary of € 1.090 gross per month based on part-time and according to the collective agreement.

• Ability to work from our rooftop Social Spaces, located on-site at Zoku.

• Complimentary phone subscription and laptop from Zoku.

• Cool benefits like a free after-work drink, various discounts, a retention package and friends & family rates at all Zoku locations.

• A fun, young, multi-national company with colleagues from across the globe to meet, learn and grow with. 

• The best staff meals, enjoyed in our social spaces overlooking the city. 

• Exciting on-the-job training opportunities and fun events throughout the year to celebrate achievements and milestones.

• A job at one of the 25 coolest hotels in the world, that feels like a second home and has sustainability at its heart.
  

WE LOVE PEOPLE WHO

• Bring good vibes, are friendly and always approachable - even over the phone.

• Have an ambitious commercial drive, positive mindset, and hospitable character.

• Love up-selling and creating the best possible deal for the client and hotel.

• Can keep a cool head and warm smile even during busy and stressful times.

• Have a can do, entrepreneurial spirit that's all about discovering new ideas and solutions.

• Have a very good eye for detail and love to multitask.

• Love putting a personal touch on their service.

• Want to be the king or queen of communication, always keeping it professional while maintaining Zoku's tone of voice.

• Have prior experience working in communication- and reservation- oriented roles, e.g. front office, sales or call center / help desk or events.

A FEW MUST HAVES

• You have 1-2 years experience in a similar sales function in the hospitality industry. 

• You are an EU resident or have a valid working and residence permit for Austria.

• You are available part time (20 hours).

• You have extraordinarily strong communication and writing skills.

• You are fluent in both English and Dutch, other languages are a plus.