This stylish urban resort in Cork is recruiting a Corporate Sales Manager to assist in promoting the hotel and raising its profile, focusing on the corporate sector. This could suit either a seasoned Corporate Sales Manager or an ambitious Sales Executive, with role flexibility based on candidate experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Retain and maintain existing business and develop new business, resulting in increased sales from the corporate sector.
• Develop a partnership/relationship with local Cork based companies and some national companies to drive new and existing corporate, meeting and events business.
• Ensure a smooth and efficient handover to the Events Sales Executive of all conference, meetings, events and private dining from enquiry stage through to conversion, including client liaison and contracting.
• Achieve maximum potential revenue for all areas and meet budget.
• Increase the productivity of private dining and meeting space by widening the client base, including corporate clients direct or via third party agencies.
• Assist in the daily communication process within the sales office, answering telephone calls and conducting administration tasks. 
• Ensure a consistent flow of information within the office and amongst other departments within the hotel.
• Work closely with the Sales & Marketing, Revenue & Reservations and Food & Beverage teams to ensure all guest requests are met and to maintain the highest standards of customer satisfaction.
• Support the development and implementation of long-term Food & Beverage hotel strategies.

The ideal candidate:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a corporate/event sales role in a four star hotel
• Knowledge of the local Cork company and corporate marketplace a strong advantage
• Proven track record of strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and multitask
• An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good financial awareness (KPI’s, budgets)
• Willingness to assist a team environment and adapt to challenges to achieve objectives
• Strong systems knowledge (CMS, Avvio, Revinate, MS Office, Hotsoft, Tablepath)

Benefits included with this role include company health plan, work laptop and mobile, and mileage allowance. To find out more on this role or to apply, send in your CV today!