Catering Sales & Events Executive - Horse Racing Division - Leopardstown, The Curragh and Fairyhouse
Up to €37,000 + Performance Related Bonus & Excellent Benefits
Full, clean driving licence and ability to travel between venues is essential for this role.
Overall Purpose of the Role
To drive race day and non-race day revenue by securing new meetings and events business and growing existing key accounts, in line with the sales and marketing plan. The role operates in a fast-paced hospitality environment and reports to the Sales & Events Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Sales
Proactively source and secure new meetings and events business
Grow and manage allocated key accounts
Achieve monthly sales targets and KPIs
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to contracting
Prepare proposals, contracts, invoices, and follow up on payments
Attend networking and trade events when required
Maintain accurate records using Salesforce/Delphi
Event Management
Deliver events from enquiry to completion and post-event follow up
Liaise with internal departments to ensure seamless delivery
Manage diaries, event briefs, BEOs, deposits, and billingSupport the wider sales team with event administration
Ideal Candidate
Experience in hospitality sales or events (venue, hotel, or agency)
Commercially aware, proactive, and results driven
Strong communication, organisation, and planning skills
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy environment
Customer-focused with strong attention to detail
Confident using Microsoft Office (Delphi desirable)
Experience in a proactive sales role
Flexible to work 5 days over 7
Shift patterns: 5 out of 7 days.
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
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