Are you ready to take the next step in your hospitality career? The Shearwater Hotel & Spa is seeking a dynamic and motivated Conference and Sales Co-ordinator 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:
* In consultation with the hotel GM to devise and implement the pricing strategy.
* Support the operations team, where necessary.
* Liaise with Operations Manager prior to and during events.
* Keep all functions sheets up to date with all necessary details.
* Keep Hotsoft up to date with booking, payments, and invoicing.
* React to event inquiries and emails in a speedy manner.
* Provide tours of the venue to clients.
* Organise various aspects of events.
* Deliver excellent customer service to clients and potential clients.
* Be the first point of contact for sales and events.
* 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.
* 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. 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 the 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 deadlines.
* 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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