Leading Cork hotel seeks Sales Manager We have a great opportunity for a hotel sales professional eager to advance in their sales career.
This property of distinction in Cork is a stylish haven, and they now seek a passionate Sales Manager to assist in promoting the hotel and raising its profile.
This could suit either a seasoned Sales Manager or an ambitious, proven Sales Executive, with role flexibility based on candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities: Retain and maintain existing business and develop new business, resulting in increased sales from the corporate, MICE and leisure sectors.
Develop a partnership/relationship with local Cork-based companies and some national companies to drive new and existing corporate, meeting and events business.
Develop a partnership/relationship with national DMCs and Travel Advisors and their numerous departments to drive new and existing leisure and incentive business.
Ensure a smooth and efficient handover to Events team of all conference, meetings, events and private dining from enquiry stage through to conversion, including client liaison and contracting.
Achieve maximum potential revenue for all areas, including Health Club, and meet budget.
Increase the productivity of private dining and meeting space by widening the client base, including corporate clients directly or via third-party agencies.
Assist in the daily communication process within the sales office, answering telephone calls and conducting administrative tasks.
Ensure a consistent flow of information within the office and amongst other departments within the hotel.
Work closely with Business Development, Marketing, Revenue & Reservations and F&B teams to ensure all guest requests are met and to maintain the highest standards of customer satisfaction.
Support the development and implementation of long-term F&B hotel strategies.
The Ideal Candidate: Previous experience as Sales or Event Executive/Manager in a quality four-star property Strong organisational and analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and multitask An effective communicator | Customer, people, and client oriented with an approachable personality Good understanding of financials, KPIs and budgets Willingness to assist in a team environment and adapt to challenges to achieve objectives at hand Strong knowledge of booking systems.
Experience with CMS / Hotsoft / MS Office required.
Avvio, Revinate, Tablepath an advantage.
Knowledge of the local Cork market and wider Irish tourism market an advantage Benefits Included: Bonus Hybrid option available (1 day WFH) Work laptop and mobile Company health plan Mileage allowance Suit allowance Complimentary Health Club access If youre ready to take the next step in your sales career, wed love to hear from you!
Please note that candidates must currently reside in Ireland and be fully eligible to work here in order to be considered for this role.
Skills: Sales Manager Hotels Corporate Sales MICE Benefits: Bonus Hybrid option available (1 day WFH) Work laptop and mobile Company health plan Mileage allowance Suit allowance Complimentary Health Club access