To develop new business and be responsible for managing the relationship of major accounts in an effort to increase revenue for corporate & conference business. Manage all aspects of sales activities, ensuring sales resources are used to maximize revenue channels for the hotel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Develop & identify new business for the hotel - local corporate and conference market.
* Work towards a set weekly target of appointments.
* Manage an agreed list of accounts, responsible for the development and revenue levels of these accounts.
* Conduct market research and understand transient and group strategies of competitors.
* Competition shopping for rates, benefits and key account activity in competitor hotels.
* Maintain current business relationships and network for new business accounts both in Ireland and overseas.
* Track all leads lost and turned down for potential business.
* Sales activities including but not limited to:
* Site inspections
* Corporate hospitality
* Tradeshow attendance
The ideal candidate for this position:
* Must have 2+ years previous experience in a similar sales role in a hotel.
* Have a full clean driver's license and their own transport.
* Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have a positive outlook.
* Must be standards driven and customer focused.
* Must be self-motivated and be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
* Must have experience of setting annual sales budgets.
In return, we also offer excellent employee benefits including:
* Career development and training
* Competitive management salary with excellent benefits.
* Mileage, corporate mobile phone and laptop.
* Staff discounts on accommodation in our sister properties
* Complimentary health club and pool membership
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