Business Development Manager at Castlemartyr Resort
Castlemartyr Resort is looking for a highly motivated Business Development Manager to join our sales and marketing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maximising all sales opportunities with particular focus on the corporate, meetings and events and group segments (and other segments as required). This is a great opportunity for an experienced Sales Executive/Coordinator looking to progress to the next stage of their career.
A key part of this role will be assisting in the proactive management of existing clients to ensure their continued satisfaction and custom, as well as building new client relationships to gain new business in existing and new target markets.
Knowledge and experience in the following areas is essential:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in business development or sales role.
Experience in dealing with corporate and MICE markets locally, nationally, and internationally
Experience in lead generation and or creating successful sales pitches
The candidate should be pro-active with a proven track record in achieving sales targets and the ability to effectively execute a focused sales plan for the agreed market segments.
Previous experience in hospitality.
Personal Qualities
Must be target driven and capable of driving new business on their own initiative.
Target focused and enjoys a challenging & fun, never boring work dynamic
Good communicator who enjoys meeting with new people and embracing new opportunities
Creative thinker who is a problem solver.
Fluent spoken and written English.
Self-motivator, and organised.
Duties include but are not exclusive to:
Identify new leads and sales opportunities for the hotel
Undertake weekly proactive sales calls/activities with clients as per agreed KPIs
Promote and generate new business for transient corporate, group and meetings & events segments and other segments as required
Organise and conduct site inspections and FAM trips
Represent the hotel at networking events and trade fairs
Database management with focus on growing & segmenting contacts for better communication
Competitor analysis updates and reviews
Maintain the highest level of communication internally and externally in line with the five-star hotel brand standards
Assist with managing the content of the hotel’s website and social media platforms in relation to the aforementioned segments corporate, group, meetings and events (and other segments as required)
Ensure that all promotional material is current, effective and supports any new sales and marketing promotions
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience in a Sales or Business Development Executive role, preferably within the hotel or hospitality industry.
Castlemartyr Resort is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. We have full-time position available on rostered basis, which includes weekends and evening shifts.
Please note, we are only accepting applications from persons who have the permission/ right to live and work without restriction in Ireland.
Work With The Best
We pride ourselves on being a diverse team of professional, passionate, and caring individuals, with our guests at the heart of everything we do.
Nestled amid East Cork’s woodlands, Castlemartyr Resort is a luxury 5-Star Resort which is richly steeped in Irish history and tradition. We recognise that our team are the foundation to our success.
Clear opportunities for progression are a priority for us.
If you cannot see a role that is suitable for you at the moment but feel you would make a great addition to the team, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Click here to send in your CV and we'll keep you in mind for when any appropriate opportunities arise.