MHL Hotel Collection currently require a Cluster Sales Manager The MHL Hotel Collection is a collection of unique and individual hotels in key city and resort locations throughout Ireland.
Our collection comprises of eight hotels in Dublin, one in county Wicklow, three in Galway, and one in Limerick.
The MHL Hotel Collection is the second largest hotel group in Dublin city with over 1,400 bedrooms.
Overall, the MHL Hotel Collection operates over 2,200 bedrooms in the four cities and counties in which it operates.
Main responsibilities Building, managing and maintaining relationships with local companies.
Negotiating rate agreements on a local level only.
Assisting with RFPs as necessary.
Seeking out and attracting corporate group business.
Assist the Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing (CDOSM) building and managing relationships with DMCs and any key local providers.
Assist the CDOSM in building and managing relationships with key Tour Operators.
Assist the CDOSM in executing the strategy for meeting & events in some properties.
Knowledge & Experience requirements Must have a minimum of 1-2 years of proactive hotel sales experience.
Experience of the corporate market in Dublin City Centre is preferable, but not essential.
Must be able to Knock on doors to get the business.
Confident and experienced with cold calling, online and offline research.
Persuasive negotiating skills and ability to convert business.
Ability to achieve targets for appointments and converted business.
Strong customer development and relationship management skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal, listening, writing) and problem-solving skills.
Ability to use standard software applications and hotel systems.
Effective decision making skills.
Hybrid work may be considered after probation (6 months) Salary is €40k-€45k with a 10% performance related bonus.
Benefits Complimentary meals whilst on duty.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and friends & family.
Death in Service benefit.
Increased annual leave days with length of service Fortnightly Health and Wellbeing contribution Pension contribution for senior managers Maternity benefit for senior managers Employee Discounts we offer both accommodation and food discounts for employees and family members at MHL Hotels.
Career Development we promote development and promotion opportunities within our hotels and to transfer across our 12 hotels.
We are committed to the continuous development of all our employees.
Training we offer a full training programme for all new employees including a full days Hotel Induction where you are introduced to the policies and procedures of the hotel and meet with our managers.
Tax Saver commuter tickets and Bike to Work Scheme we can provide commuter tickets where employees can save on their travel costs, and we offer the Bike to Work Scheme to all employees.
Recognition awards for employees & managers.
MHL Awards celebration.
To be part of a group of 12 hotels and to work with well-known international brands: Hilton, Inter Continental, Marriott hotels.
Social events Sports events Wellness program Employee appreciation week Recommend a friend bonus.
Birthday gift Free car parking in some of our hotels.
Complimentary provision and laundry of uniforms in some of our hotels Discounted / complimentary gym access College sponsorship Skills: Sales Strategy sales development Prospecting