Are you a dynamic, driven sales professional who thrives on building relationships, creating opportunities, and delivering outstanding results?
Trigon Hotels is seeking a Business Development Manager to champion MICE and Leisure Group business across our properties - Cork International Hotel and The Metropole Hotel.
This is a high-impact role where you will proactively grow group revenue, innovate sales strategies, and represent Trigon at industry events, all while living our core values:
We’re One Team Be Respectful We Go All Out Keep It Simple Own It
Why Join Trigon Hotels
Work with two leading Cork hotels and a collaborative, ambitious team
Opportunity to shape MICE & Leisure Group strategy across the group
A culture built on respect, teamwork, empowerment, and going the extra mile
Real autonomy to grow your market, build partnerships, and drive results
What You’ll Do
Sales & Business Development
Proactively source and convert new Group business within the MICE & Leisure sectors
Build strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and group organisers
Deliver standout site visits and presentations that reflect our guest-first approach
Represent Trigon Hotels at trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events
Create tailored proposals that exceed expectations and secure new contracts
Revenue Growth & Strategy
Work closely with the Group Sales & Marketing Director on strategy and growth plans
Partner with Revenue Management to meet and exceed group revenue targets
Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities
Use simple, efficient reporting to track performance and drive decision‑making
Account & Client Management
Act as the main contact for Leisure Group clients
Build meaningful, respectful client relationships - leveraging tools like LinkedIn
Seek and action feedback to enhance the group experience
Drive repeat business through outstanding service and loyalty‑building
Collaboration Across Trigon Hotels
Work with Marketing to design campaigns showcasing group and event offerings
Support both hotels with coordinated cross‑property packages
Share success stories, insights, and best practices with your colleagues
Mentor junior team members and contribute to an inclusive, "One Team" culture
What Success Looks Like
Achieving and surpassing revenue targets across Rooms, F&B, Room Hire, and especially MICE & Leisure Groups
Maintaining a healthy, active pipeline of business
Growing market share and developing new strategic partnerships
Delivering exceptional client satisfaction and repeat business
Bringing new ideas, new approaches, and a positive impact to every project
Benefits
Competitive rate of pay
Relocation Assistance
Access to our Company Pension Scheme
Death in Service Benefit
Employee referral bonus
Friends & Family discounts across our restaurants
Special rates in our hotel accommodation
Paid internal and external training days
Access to Trained Mental Health First Aiders
Team Member Social & Wellbeing Events
Team Member Annual Awards, Service Recognition, Monthly Team Member of The Month
Meals on Duty
Assistance with Leap Cards
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