Exciting role for a seasoned, proactive hotel sales professional at this modern Dublin four star property with hi-tech event space opening in Spring 2025. The C&B Sales Manager will be responsible for selling the hotel’s products and services by expanding contacts and forging relationships with prospective clients, both B2B and B2C. 

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and execute a live prospecting list of potential new business across all market segments including MICE, Corporate & Leisure via weekly cold calls.
• Meet sales KPI’s whilst developing cold calls into warm leads with a follow up appointment.
• Proactively use business intelligence tools provided to support prospecting activities.
• Provide weekly and monthly reporting on sales activity, KPI updates and customer feedback as required by the Sales Manager.
• Engage with all company sales tools and training, embracing company ethos.
• Conduct site inspections / fam trips / client entertainment as required – this could also include evening and weekend work.
• Contribute to the overall marketshare KPI as set out in the annual budget and commercial plan.
• Deliver outstanding customer service.
• Maintain solid relationships with new and existing customers through dedicated account management.
• Attendance at domestic and international industry events and trade shows.
• Ensure full collaboration with other key stakeholders and an active contribution to the annual commercial plan.
• Develop strong partnerships with organisations local to the property to further increase brand/product awareness.

The ideal candidate:

• Minimum of two years’ experience as Corporate / MICE Sales Manager within the Dublin market
• Ability to demonstrate creativity in delivering sales activity essential.
• Prospecting skills (cold call and face to face).
• Ability to report and communicate at all levels.
• Excellent presentation skills desirable.
• High level of English required. 
• Basic negotiation skills advantageous.

Benefits:

• Extensive company training and advancement opportunities
• Accommodation & dining discounts
• Employee Recognition Programme
• Use of hotel’s gym facilities
• Staff canteen 
• EAP Programme

If you have a stellar sales track record and your passion has always made you a natural ambassador for the properties you represent, we’d love to hear from you!