The iconic four‑star Grand Hotel Dublin in the heart of Malahide is a unique seaside retreat while also being convenient to the attractions of Dublin City Centre, just 15 minutes from Dublin International Airport and 5 minutes from the M50/M1 motorways. It features 203 luxurious bedrooms decorated in a contemporary yet classic style, many boasting stunning sea views. Experience dining at Coast, the Grand Hotel’s seafront restaurant, showcasing the very best of fresh, local produce.
Skills and Attributes
Client Relations
Event Planning
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Overview
Meeting & Events Executive – 4* Grand Hotel, Malahide
Under the management of FBD Hotels & Resorts Group, we are seeking a highly motivated, customer‑focused individual with a passion for the world of meetings and events to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service, communication skills, excellent presentation, a positive can‑do attitude, excellent attention to detail and experience in a previous hotel sales role.
Responsibilities
Co‑ordinating meetings and events from enquiry to contract and event management – ensuring all final details are updated for BEO issuing and handover to operations.
Liaising with clients to understand their requirements and ensuring seamless execution of their event.
Maximising hotel sales and ensuring Meeting & Events budgets.
Ensuring all administration work is completed, follow‑up calls are made, and contracts are issued to clients within the given timeframe.
Communicating all details agreed with clients to the relevant departments, advising of updates, feedback and future business.
Securing deposit payments and final payments within the correct schedule of payments as per the company policy.
Ensuring all enquiries are tracked, followed up on and all new leads are shared with the sales team.
Full knowledge of all internal systems used within the M&E/Sales office.
Managing system bookings to ensure all bookings are held correctly with details up to date as per the most recent correspondence.
Preparing and updating menus, floor plans and table plans for all functions.
Supporting all sales & marketing activities – wedding fairs, site inspections, FAMs, etc.
Carrying out all other reasonable duties as requested by management.
Benefits
Complimentary car parking
Flexible working conditions
Complimentary use of our award‑winning Arena Fitness & Leisure Club
Colleague discounted dry‑cleaning service
Discounted rates for employees, family & friends via the FBD Group & FBD Insurance Discount
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – your wellbeing is important to us
People Awards – we celebrate those who go that extra mile
Bike‑to‑work & Tax‑savers scheme
Complimentary meals on duty to ensure you are always performing at your best
Cash‑saving scheme
Grand Hotel Malahide is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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