Hotel Sales Executive

Courtyard; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel establishment in Dublin is seeking a Hotel Sales Executive to enhance sales and revenue opportunities. This full-time role requires building client relationships and maximising market share. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of hotel sales experience and strong communication skills. The position offers great benefits including free parking and health insurance.

Benefits

Free parking

Free staff meals while on duty

Group Pension Scheme

Group Health Insurance (Reduced Rates)

Excellent Training Opportunities

Staff Reward & Recognition Initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• 2-3 years Hotel Sales Executive experience.
• Meeting & Events experience (Hotels).
• 4* hotel experience.
• Proactive sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Maximise all sales and revenue opportunities.
• Monitor service quality via client feedback.
• Compile weekly/monthly sales reports.
• Plan and organise FAM trips and sales promotions.

Skills

Strong proven track record within the hotel industry in a sales role

Strong communications and leadership skills

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Excellent people skills

Job description

Overview

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Hotel Sales Executive Opportunity at the 4* Court Yard Hotel, Leixlip, Co. Kildare. The Court Yard Hotel is part of the Moriarty Group, an Irish owned company involved in both the retail grocery and hotel industries. The company owns three SuperValu stores in Balbriggan, Skerries and Palmerstown and two 4* hotels, the Courtyard Hotel in Leixlip, Co. Kildare and the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The company currently employs 550 staff.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, professional and enthusiastic Hotel Sales Executive to join our team in the Court Yard Hotel, Leixlip, Co. Kildare. If you are passionate about hospitality and would like to develop your career within a busy and popular property, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

Role and focus

The Hotel Sales Executive will be responsible for maximising all sales and revenue opportunities, developing new and strengthening existing business with emphasis on growing the hotel’s wedding, corporate and events market share. A secondary focus is growing the local leisure sector for food, beverage and other leisure-based offerings. The role will work in conjunction with the hotel’s marketing and revenue teams to achieve hotel budgets in their department.

The Role
This is a full-time position averaging 42.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7. While the role will predominantly be Monday to Friday, weekend work may be required based on business needs.

Main Duties

• Follow up calls on all sales leads, and pass enquiries to other sales personnel/management in the hotel where appropriate.
• Schedule and carry out property site visits with current and prospective clients, as appropriate.
• Monitor service quality via client feedback (positive and constructive) and communicate to the operations team.
• Compile weekly/monthly sales reports and a weekly sales activity report for the Hotel Operations Director & Operations Manager.
• Monitor and report on competitor activity to maintain competitiveness and provide feedback.
• Plan and organise FAM trips, site inspections and sales promotions, represent the hotel at promotions, trade exhibitions, seminars and workshops, and follow up leads as required.
• Attend events held in the hotel and off-site when required.
• Maintain regular contact with local networking groups and trade bodies.
• Work closely with the marketing team to explore local marketing opportunities in line with the Sales & Marketing plan.
• Plan and execute database marketing targeting markets including mail shots and ezines in association with the marketing department and revenue manager.
• Deal with all clients by telephone and email, respond to requests and sales leads promptly, and endeavour to convert enquiries to sales.
• Ensure all sales administrative work is complete, including follow-up and research calls.
• Compile, implement and proactively manage the hotel’s annual sales activity plan.
• Maximise the hotel’s exposure within the market and maintain the integrity of the group at all times.

Requirements

• Strong proven track record within the hotel industry in a sales role.
• Strong communications and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage own work schedule/agenda and work to deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.

Benefits

• Free parking.
• Free staff meals while on duty.
• Group Pension Scheme.
• Group Health Insurance (Reduced Rates).
• Excellent Training Opportunities.
• Staff Reward & Recognition Initiatives.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Skills

2-3 years Hotel Sales Executive experience; Meeting & Events experience (Hotels); 4* hotel experience; Proactive sales experience; Excellent customer care;Excellent people skills; Excellent attention to detail.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Marketing Services