Weddings and Events Sales Executive
We are currently recruiting for a Weddings and Events Sales Executive to join our team at a 4* Hotel in Waterford.
Scope of Position:
The Wedding & Events Sales Executive will work in conjunction with the hotel Sales and Marketing manager to maximise the food & beverage, Wedding/Events and Conference/Meeting sales potential and overall performance of these business segments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maximise revenue through selling Weddings and Events/Conference rooms as much as possible while allowing for turnover
* Monitor and chase any provisional status bookings, ensuring that contracts are signed and returned within a reasonable timeframe
* Meet clients on day of arrival and handover to the Operations team
* The accurate posting of charges on accounts during the working week
* Monitor payments, billing, and pre-payments
* To coordinate arrangements and share feedback from Weddings/conferences/dining events with the hotel management team
* Attend exhibitions, corporate events, consumer shows, and client meetings as requested
* Input into F&B and Meetings budget
* Identify key competitors and carry out regular competitive analysis. Monitoring their performance, rates and sales activity for food & beverage and meeting rooms
* Input into quarterly activity plans to create focus and adapt activity to support business needs
* Conduct weekly promotional activity to businesses in the locality to promote dining, meetings & events
* Assist with all F&B and M&E advertising for the hotel
* Assist with all F&B and M&E print material adhering to brand guidelines
* Assist with the monthly social media plan and post each week, keep update on increase likes / fans for Food & Beverage and Meeting Rooms
Benefits:
Meal Allowance/Canteen Paid Holidays