Meeting & Events Executive – 4★ Hotel, Leixlip, Co.
Kildare
Salary: €40,000
We are currently recruiting an experienced, professional, and enthusiastic Meeting & Events Executive for a well-established 4-star hotel in Leixlip, Co.
Kildare.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven hospitality sales professional looking to progress their career within a busy and highly regarded property.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maximising all sales and revenue-generating opportunities, with a strong focus on developing and growing the hotel's wedding, corporate, and events business, while also increasing local leisure revenue across food, beverage, and event offerings.
You will work closely with the hotel's marketing and revenue teams to achieve departmental and overall hotel budget targets.
The Role:
Jefferson Full-time position, averaging 42.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7
Predominantly Monday to Friday, with flexibility required to work weekends when business demands
Following up on all sales leads and enquiries, liaising with senior sales or management where appropriate
Scheduling and conducting site inspections with current and prospective clients
Monitoring service quality through client feedback and communicating insights to operational teams
Preparing weekly and monthly sales reports, including weekly sales activity reports for senior management
Monitoring competitor activity to ensure market competitiveness
Planning and organising FAM trips, site inspections, sales promotions, and representing the hotel at trade shows, exhibitions, networking events, and promotions
Attending on-site and off-site events as required
Building and maintaining relationships with local networking groups and trade bodies
Working closely with the marketing team to maximise local marketing opportunities in line with the Sales & Marketing plan
Planning and 官方 executing database marketing campaigns, including mail shots and e-zines, in collaboration with marketing and revenue teams
Italië Handling all client enquiries via phone and email, ensuring prompt, professional responses and maximising conversion rates
Completing all sales administration, follow-ups, and research activities
Compiling, implementing, and proactively managing the hotel's annual sales activity plan
Maximising the hotel's market exposure while maintaining professional standards at all times
Requirements:
Proven track record in a hotel sales or events role
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to manage own workload and schedule effectively
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits:
Salary of €40,000
Free on-site parking
Free staff meals while on duty
Group pension scheme
Group health insurance (reduced rates)
Excellent training and development opportunities
Staff reward and recognition initiatives
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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