The Galway Bay Hotel is now recruiting a Weddings & Events Sales Executive to join our award‑winning team.
As part of the Hodson Bay Group, with over 700 employees representing more than 50 nationalities, we are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive working environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Responsibilities
Wedding Sales & Coordination
Manage wedding enquiries from first contact to confirmed booking and handover
Host showrounds and consultations, prepare proposals, and convert enquiries into confirmed business
Complete all wedding detailing and ensure smooth communication with Operations
Meetings & Events Sales
Handle inbound M&E enquiries and prepare accurate proposals and contracts
Liaise with Operations and F&B to ensure seamless event delivery
Maximise revenue through upselling and smart packaging
Business Development
Build a proactive pipeline through follow‑up, outreach and supplier relationships
Represent the hotel at showcases, open days and networking events
Marketing & Internal Communications
Support internal marketing initiatives that drive wedding and event demand
Manage the hotel’s voucher sales strategy
Coordinate with the Hodson Bay Group Marketing Office on campaigns and content
Systems, Reporting & Process Excellence
Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular sales reporting
Support continuous improvement of proposals, templates and handover processes
Client Experience & Collaboration
Deliver an exceptional client journey with clear communication and attention to detail
Work closely with Operations, F&B and Accommodation to ensure flawless event execution
Drive post‑event feedback, testimonials and review generation
Requirements
3+ years’ experience in hotel weddings, events or M&E sales (senior level preferred)
Proven ability to manage the full wedding journey from enquiry to operational handover
Strong track record in converting enquiries, negotiating and maximising revenue
Solid understanding of function space management and event documentation
Experience using CRM systems and reporting tools
Strong sales ability with confidence converting wedding and event enquiries
Excellent communication skills
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Commercial awareness with ability to upsell and optimise revenue
Strong collaboration skills across departments
Proactive, adaptable and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment
Flexibility for occasional evenings/weekends for showrounds or events
Benefits
Bike to work scheme
Company events
Employee discount
Food allowance
On-site gym
On-site parking
Wellness programme
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