Meeting and Events Professional
Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned Meetings and Events Sales professional to join our dynamic team at Clayton Hotel Galway.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of your team, contributing to the strategy of this hotel.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading a team of sales professionals to support business needs.
* Collaborating with the ADOS team on proactive sales strategies, identifying and analysing opportunities to ensure alignment with the hotel's business goals.
* Working closely with Account Management and Business Development teams to nurture existing relationships and secure new opportunities in line with the Dalata sales process.
* Promoting awareness and lead conversion of corporate conferences, small and large meetings, weddings, and special events.
* Finalizing prospects as confirmed bookings and maximising revenue potential through upselling across all revenue-generating areas.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you will need:
* A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a sales or meeting and events role, preferably in a hotel or customer-focused environment.
* A creative thinker with an outgoing personality, able to build new relationships and maintain existing ones.
* Proven experience in effective people management within a team environment.
* Meeting and Events Sales-focused, target-driven, and results-oriented.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to provide clear reports to clients and colleagues.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
* Free employee meals on duty.
* 50% Off F&B in all properties.
* €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels.
* 30% off Friends & Family rate.
* Extra Annual Leave day for every year worked (5 extra days to a maximum of 5 days).
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes.
* SAYE (Save As You Earn Scheme).
* Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information).
* Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy - support your career journey.
* Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events.