About us:
Avalon House Hotel is a beautifully restored 19th-century manor located in the heart of Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Blending timeless elegance with modern comfort, our boutique hotel is known for its warm hospitality, charming atmosphere, and exceptional service. Nestled beside the scenic Castlecomer Discovery Park, we are a destination of choice for weddings, events, romantic getaways, family breaks, and relaxed dining.
With exciting development plans underway – including new guest bedrooms and exclusive wedding and conference facilities – we are now seeking a dynamic, personable, and results-driven Sales & Marketing Executive to help us build strong relationships, secure new business, and grow our sales across key segments.
Role Overview
This is not a digital marketing role. The focus is firmly on outbound sales, in-person networking, and building strong client relationships. The successful candidate will spend significant time outside the office meeting potential clients, attending networking events, and representing Avalon House Hotel in the community and beyond.
You will play a key role in driving revenue growth by securing weddings, private events, group bookings, and Golden Years business, while also supporting food & beverage promotions and corporate accounts.
Key Responsibilities
Sales (primary focus):
* Actively prospect, identify, and pursue new business opportunities across weddings, private events, group bookings, Golden Years packages, and corporate markets.
* Conduct site visits, sales calls, and face-to-face meetings with potential clients and partners.
* Build long-term relationships with local businesses, community organisations, event planners, tour operators, and tourism agencies.
* Represent Avalon House Hotel at trade shows, wedding fairs, tourism forums, and networking events.
* Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings through personalised proposals, timely follow-ups, and excellent customer care.
* Contribute to achieving monthly sales targets and long-term strategic growth goals.
Marketing (supporting role):
* Assist with the creation and distribution of print materials such as brochures, flyers, menus, and event posters.
* Help organise wedding showcases, in-house promotions, and local awareness events.
* Provide content and updates to colleagues managing the hotel's digital channels (note: digital marketing is not the core of this role).
Requirements
* Proven face-to-face sales experience, ideally within hospitality, tourism, or events.
* Confident and proactive in meeting clients, networking, and representing a business at events.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
* Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
* Comfortable working independently, on the road, and with flexible hours.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; CRM experience is an advantage.
* Local knowledge of Kilkenny/Leinster and an interest in tourism, weddings, and events is highly desirable.
Please note: This role is focused on sales and relationship-building, not digital marketing. Applicants whose experience is primarily in social media or online marketing should not apply.
What We Offer
* Flexible part-time working hours with time spent both in the office and out meeting clients.
* Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.
* A supportive and collaborative team environment.
* The opportunity to make a visible impact on the hotel's growth and success.
* Staff discounts and access to hotel facilities.
* A chance to represent one of Kilkenny's most unique and character-filled boutique hotels at an exciting stage of expansion.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €27,000.00-€40,681.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* Food allowance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person