Meetings & Events Sales Manager
Search Talent is currently seeking an experienced Meetings & Events Sales Manager for a top hotel group in Galway. who is eager to take ownership, elevate their team, and drive outstanding performance while continuing to grow professionally.
In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of your team and contribute to the overall business strategy. If you are looking for the next step in your career within a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence, we invite you to join our thriving team.
About the Role:
As Meetings & Events Sales Manager, you will report to the Area Director of Sales and will be responsible for ensuring exceptional guest experiences, strategic growth, and high-performance standards while fostering a positive work environment and driving financial success.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and support a team of two executives to meet business needs.
* Collaborate with the Area Director of Sales to develop proactive sales strategies and identify new opportunities aligned with business objectives.
* Work closely with Account Management and Business Development teams to nurture existing relationships and secure new business opportunities.
* Partner with Sales and Revenue teams to maximize group and residential business.
* Promote awareness and drive conversion of corporate conferences, meetings, weddings, and special events.
* Collaborate with both proactive and reactive sales teams to achieve budgeted meetings and events revenue on a weekly and monthly basis.
* Participate in sales activities, including telesales, client visits, corporate entertaining, familiarization trips, social events, and overseas sales trips as required.
* Identify and manage new market opportunities in line with the company’s strategic direction.
* Build relationships with key partners, industry bodies, and destination management companies to develop new meeting and group opportunities.
* Convert prospects into confirmed bookings and maximize revenue potential through effective upselling.
* Contribute ideas and initiatives to support quarterly and annual sales and marketing plans.
* Conduct professional site inspections for potential clients.
Requirements:
* 2–3 years of experience in a sales or meetings & events role, ideally within a hotel or customer-focused environment.
* A creative and outgoing personality with strong relationship-building skills.
* Proven experience in team management and leadership.
* Target-driven, results-oriented, and passionate about sales.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to prepare clear client and internal reports.
* Confident, ambitious, and proactive approach to work.
* Experience using hotel sales systems (e.g., Opera) is an advantage but not essential.
If the role suits and are you’re ready for your next move send your CV to varun@searchtalent.ie or call at +353 1 592 1663 to have a chat.
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