This leading Irish hotel group has an opening for an Area Sales & Marketing Manager. Overseeing three properties, this role is responsible for maximising the sales and marketing performance across the properties, achieving and/or exceeding budgets and targets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing the sales & marketing strategy and activity plans and communicating to total hotel teams
• Profile and drive new clients and prospects
• Establish a high profile for the brand through regular client meetings and entertainment on site
• Manage and support the Sales & Marketing and Wedding & Events offices
• Manage and support Area Sales & Marketing Executive in all Marketing / Digital Marketing activities (collateral, social media, website, GDS etc)
• Increase overall sales through penetration of the corporate marketplace and booking agents
• Achieve sales turnover on annual budget figures
• Work closely with the operating departments and with other group properties to maximise service opportunities and thereby increase area revenues
• Manage the completion of all RFPs / FIT/Tour Series contracts solicitations
• Monitor and keep a record of all brochure stock for Sales Department
• Conduct 100 telesales calls per week & 20 face-to-face meetings

The ideal candidate will have previous multi-site experience with at least four years as Sales & Marketing Manager of a four star property. You will have a proven track record of meeting/exceeding all sales targets. Must have a genuine focus on hospitality as well as top notch communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

If you’re looking for a new challenge within a leading Irish hospitality company with excellent development opportunities, send in your CV today!