Dynamic cluster sales role for central Dublin properties
The Cluster Sales Manager is a client-facing, proactive and reactive sales and events position.
Key Objectives:
* To drive new accounts in local area for accommodation, events, and F&B areas.
* To ensure that LCR and when applicable RFP account targeting for existing and future years is on track and managed in a timely manner to ensure alignment with company goals in this segment.
* To ensure that relevant agents in the leisure market are managed and contracted for current and future years and rates set in agreement with company targets, working closely with Commercial Team.
* To work with hotel team to review and analyse monthly reporting so that non-performing accounts & new accounts are identified in a timely manner to be actioned, retained and developed in room segments and events.
About You:
* Minimum of three years experience in a B2 B sales role, preferably within the hotel/hospitality or tourism-related industries.
* A highly motivated sales professional who can demonstrate a creative approach and the ability to think outside the box.
* A proven track record of success in hitting hotel budgets, client retention and generating new client accounts.
* Excellent communication, organisational and presentation skills.
* Genuine passion for hospitality sales and marketing.
* General hotel, tourism and event management understanding.
* A self-starter with the ability to work independently.
* Excellent relationship building skills with a network of industry contacts.
* Keen attention to detail.
Please note that candidates must currently reside in Ireland and be fully eligible to work here in order to be considered for this role.