This elegant luxury four star hotel in Co Wicklow is a preferred destination for both business and leisure guests. They now seek a Director of Sales to develop, drive and execute the hotel's Sales & Marketing Plan, thus achieving all annual revenue and profitability targets. This role will also be responsible for leading and managing the Sales department and driving a sales culture throughout the wider hotel team.
The ideal candidate will come from a four star hotel background with a minimum of three years in a senior sales role with experience overseeing C&E and Reservations/Revenue departments. Strong exposure to and familiarity with the wedding market is required along with the following:
1. An ability to develop and deliver a Sales & Marketing Plan in conjunction with the Director of Hospitality
2. An ability to source, develop and secure new business and nurture existing business (including international markets)
3. Strong leadership, motivational and training skills
4. Excellent communication and organisational skills
5. An understanding of revenue, selling and negotiation skills is essential
6. Conduct on the road sales calls with existing & potential clients
7. Experience of sales data and property management systems and a good knowledge of Digital Marketing
8. A strategic view and good understanding of the hospitality business
Own transport essential as this role is on the road on sales calls three days a week. For further details on this dynamic role, get in touch with us today