Hotel Sales and Marketing Manager Position
We are seeking a skilled Sales & Marketing Manager to join our team at a well-known hotel in Limerick. As the Sales & Marketing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in executing the hotel's sales strategy with the primary objective of maximizing revenue across all key revenue streams.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the General Manager to align pricing strategies across the hotel, ensuring consistency and maximizing revenue potential.
* Develop targeted marketing plans focused on promoting food and beverage outlets, aiming to strengthen brand identity within the local market.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, particularly with key corporate accounts, to identify business growth opportunities and secure long-term contracts.
* Organize and conduct site inspections, client entertainment, and familiarization trips to showcase the hotel's offerings effectively.
* Implement comprehensive sales and marketing strategies that encompass all revenue-generating departments, aligning them with budgetary goals and KPIs.
* Monitor and manage the hotel's online presence, coordinating with third-party websites and social media platforms to maximize visibility and bookings.
* Analyse market trends to identify potential business opportunities, including the acquisition of corporate accounts and tour series contracts.
* Provide strategic insights and realistic forecasts through regular sales and revenue reporting, keeping the management team informed of progress and challenges.
* Attend trade fairs, promotional events, and networking opportunities at both local and national levels, representing the hotel professionally.
Candidate Requirements:
* A minimum of 3 years of experience in sales and marketing within the hospitality/tourism sector, with a proven record of achieving revenue targets.
* Degree or diploma in Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
* Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to analyse market data and drive sales initiatives.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with colleagues, clients, and senior management.
* Solid understanding of digital marketing strategies, web analytics, and metrics.
* Creative, results-driven, and able to influence decision-making.
* Exceptional customer service orientation.
* Eligibility to work in the EU, with a valid work permit or visa.