Sales Manager
Location: Munster
Salary: €40,000+
Reference: LMF1316
We have a great opportunity for a hotel sales professional eager to advance in their sales career. This property of distinction in Cork is a stylish haven, and they now seek a passionate Sales Manager to assist in promoting the hotel and raising its profile.
This could suit either a seasoned Sales Manager or an ambitious, proven 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, MICE and leisure sectors.
- Develop a partnership/relationship with local Cork-based companies and some national companies to drive new and existing corporate, meeting and events business.
- Develop a partnership/relationship with national DMCs and Travel Advisors and their numerous departments to drive new and existing leisure and incentive business.
- Ensure a smooth and efficient handover to Events team 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, including Health Club, and meet budget.
- Increase the productivity of private dining and meeting space by widening the client base, including corporate clients directly or via third-party agencies.
- Assist in the daily communication process within the sales office, answering telephone calls and conducting administrative tasks.
- Ensure a consistent flow of information within the office and amongst other departments within the hotel.
- Work closely with Business Development, Marketing, Revenue & Reservations and F&B 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 F&B hotel strategies.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience as Sales or Event Executive/Manager in a quality four-star property
- Strong organisational and analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and multitask
- An effective communicator | Customer, people, and client oriented with an approachable personality
- Good understanding of financials, KPI’s and budgets
- Willingness to assist in a team environment and adapt to challenges to achieve objectives at hand
- Strong knowledge of booking systems. Experience with CMS / Hotsoft / MS Office required. Avvio, Revinate, Tablepath an advantage.
- Knowledge of the local Cork market and wider Irish tourism market an advantage
Benefits included:
- Hybrid option available (1 day WFH)
- Bonus
- Work laptop and mobile
- Company health plan
- Mileage allowance
- Suit allowance
- Complimentary Health Club access
If you’re ready to take the next step in your sales career, we’d love to hear from you!