MICE Commercial Director

Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels in key locations across the UK and Ireland. We will nurture talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced MICE professional to join our team as MICE Commercial Director based at Klarent Head Office.

The MICE Commercial Director will have a key focus on the overall revenue performance within the M&E function for Klarent Hopsitality. This includes delivery of sales & marketing strategy to drive revenue and grow market share within the MICE segment for the Klarent portfolio.

The Role: 

• Drive the revenue performance of MICE function across all hotels.
• Create the annual commercial plan including scheduled in house campaigns to compliment brand initatives and support the delivery of the MICE budget.
• Communicate commercial plan to key stakeholders, working closely with regional teams and General Managers to ensure plans are implemented at property level where required.
• Responsible for bringing MICE expertise to the role, using their industry knowledge and market intelligence to make meaningful recommendations to key stakeholder to maximise opportunities.
• Continuously review each hotels performance, ensuring MICE offering is fit for purpose in terms of product and facilities.

The Ideal Candidate: 

• Previous experience within a leadership role in the hotel industry. 
• Previous experience in a MICE role within the hotel industry.
• Ability to manage, analyse and present data effectively in order to make informed decisions on strategy.
• A strong leader with the ability to motivate and influence others, adapting their leadership style in different situations.
• A strong Commercial Accumen displaying an interest and understanding of issues relevant to the business and industry. 

We offer our employees excellent opportunities to grow and develop within the Klarent Hospitality Group Brand Portfolio, we pride ourselves on ensuring that our staff are rewarded and recognised for their hard work, commitments, and long service. 

• Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or
• Even free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards & recognition incentives,
• Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
• Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
• Length of Service Reward Incentives - T&Cs apply
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements - T&C's apply
• Enhanced Pension Contribution scheme – T&Cs apply

Klarent Hospitality is a leading hotel investment and management company.

We currently manage a portfolio of 30 hotels in the UK and Ireland trading under prestigious, international brands such as Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton, Mercure and Ibis Styles.

Klarent Hospitality was established in 2015 and we have a proven track record in delivering operational excellence, exceptional customer experiences and superior performance through people development, active management and smart investment.