Whether in our kitchens, dining rooms, event venues, accommodation or offices, our singular purpose is to captivate guests with our unparalleled quality, service, and food and wine knowledge. We achieve this only through the excellence, innovation and passion of our team members.
Fota Island Resort are currently recruiting for a Wedding Sales Executive to join our Events team.
Our commitment to you:
* Company Risk Scheme
* Company funded educational programs
* Rewards and recognition programs
* Discount on Dining options of up to 50%
* Reduction on accommodation rate for family and friends
* Discount for Spa treatments and products
* Use of Health Clubs
* Staff Dining Facilities
* Service Awards
* Staff Appreciation events
* Staff Parking
What we are looking for:
* Extensive Experience In Wedding/event Sales (hotel Or Venue Preferred)
* Attention to detail and organisational skills
* Excellent Customer Service and Communication Skills
* Excellent Interpersonal skills
* Self-motivated and results-driven
* Fluent English
* Immaculate Grooming
* 3rd level Hospitality Diploma or equivalent desirable
* Basic Computer Skills
Responsibilities:
* Proactively generate wedding sales leads and convert inquiries into confirmed bookings
* Assist in the development of the annual Wedding Sales Strategy and Budget
* Maximise hotel revenue and guest satisfaction by ensuring accurate and effective processing of wedding bookings
* Prepare a weekly forecast for Weddings when requested
* Conduct client site inspections and wedding show-arounds, taking responsibility for the conversion of event and wedding enquiries
* Manage the relationship with the Operations Team, ensuring that all information regarding a wedding is communicated correctly on a BEO and at BEO meetings
* Ensure that all enquiries are responded to within the agreed response time (set by the Director of Sales)
* Work closely with couples to understand their vision and customize wedding packages accordingly
* Responsible for the issuing and receiving of all Wedding and Events contracts
* Create client files for all enquiries and bookings to ensure they are accessible by all in the department should an associate leave or be out sick
* Attend Wedding Fairs such as WedFest and organise Wedding Fairs in our hotel
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