We are currently recruiting a Meetings and Events Sales Executive for a 4* Hotel in Cork City.
Scope of Position:
Working in conjunction with the hotel Sales and Marketing Director, the Meetings & Events Sales Executive will be responsible for maximizing the food & beverage, Wedding/Events, and Conference/Meeting sales potential and overall performance of these business segments. The candidate should be proactive and energetic with a proven track record in achieving sales targets and the ability to effectively execute a focused sales plan for the agreed market segments.
1. Maximize revenue through selling the Events/Conference rooms as much as possible while allowing for turnover.
2. Monitor and chase any provisional status bookings, ensuring that contracts are signed and returned within a reasonable timeframe.
3. Meet clients on the day of arrival and hand over to the Operations team.
4. Accurately post charges on accounts during the working week. Monitor payments, billing, and pre-payments.
5. Share feedback from Weddings/conferences/dining events with the hotel management team.
6. Attend exhibitions, corporate events, consumer shows, and client meetings as requested.
7. Input into F&B and Meetings budget.
8. Identify key competitors and carry out regular competitive analysis, monitoring their performance, rates, and sales activity for food & beverage and meeting rooms.
9. Input into quarterly activity plans to create focus and adapt activity to support business needs.
10. Conduct weekly promotional activity to businesses in the locality to promote dining, meetings & events.
11. Assist with all F&B and M&E advertising for the hotel.
12. Assist with all F&B and M&E print material adhering to brand guidelines.
13. Assist with the monthly social media plan and post each week, keeping updates on increased likes/fans for Food & Beverage and Meeting Rooms.
Skills:
Sales & Marketing standards and service, Guest Relations, Meetings & Events, Budgets, Corporate Clients.
Benefits:
Meal Allowance / Canteen, Parking, Training, Employee supports.
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