Are you ready to take the next step in your hospitality career? The Shearwater Hotel & Spa is seeking a dynamic and motivated Hotel Sales Executive to join our well-established team.
What's in it for you?
* Free Onsite Parking
* Subsidised Lunches
* Discounted Rates at Comer Group Ireland managed Hotels, Spa & Leisure Facilities, and Restaurants
Job Summary:
As the Hotel Sales Executive, you will:
* Analyse hotel sales, sales history and sales activity and in consultation with Hotel GM and Group Sales and Marketing Manager to develop and implement a sales action plan to achieve sales budgets
* Optimise the company database in identifying and targeting conference business.
* To develop priced offers and packages for sale to customers in all user groups and through all distribution channels.
* In consultation with the hotel GM and the Hotel Revenue Manager to devise and implement the pricing strategy necessary to achieve overall revenue targets.
* Develop relationships with key contacts and carry out client visits
* Develop & promote the hotel in the local community
* Participate in local & national collective initiatives aimed at drawing business to the region.
* Cold calling will be required to generate sales
* Liaise with Group Sales & Marketing Manager & other hotel sales managers on a regular basis to ensure maximum group corporate presence for hotels.
* Represent the hotel at sales team meetings and other events as appropriate. To also attend training courses/seminars as required.
* Maintain strict confidentiality in line with the company General Data Protection Regulation Policy and Confidentiality Agreement.
Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:
* A relevant qualification in Sales and Marketing is desirable but not essential.
* A keen interest in Hospitality & Tourism Industry.
* Must possess a strong sense of concept development, in addition to communication, collaboration, research, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work intensely and independently to tight deadline dates always.
* Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of current & local affairs.
* A record of persistence, resourcefulness, organization and success.
* A pleasant, cheerful, positive and ambitious disposition eager to get the best of oneself and one's work.
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within a hotel of the same or similar size.
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