Job Title: Hotel Sales and Marketing Manager
Job Summary:
Career Vision Recruiters seeks a seasoned Hotel Sales and Marketing Manager to join the team of a prestigious 4* hotel property in Co. Cork. Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for driving business growth and customer engagement across all hotel departments, including rooms, spa, restaurants, bars, weddings, and functions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop new business opportunities through account management, local, regional, and national activities, trade shows, networking events, workshops, wedding fairs, presentations, etc.
• Target and develop conference business through cold calling, contact development, and networking.
• Identify potential leads from past bookers and maximize revenue through effective sales strategies.
• Conduct site visits with existing and potential customers, and analyze competitors locally and regionally.
• Promote social media pages for all areas of the business, generate engaging content daily, and draft marketing materials in line with brand standards.
Requirements:
• Previous hotel sales experience is essential.
• Experience in selling corporate accommodation, conference and meeting rooms, events, bar, and restaurant.
• Highly motivated and capable of creating and maintaining a large client network.
• Well-organized with an eye for detail, focused on providing exceptional customer service at all times.
• Creative and analytical with the ability to persuade and negotiate effectively.
• Social media savvy and professional in approach.
• Willing to travel locally and occasionally nationally to corporate trade events.
• A car owner with a full clean driving license.