Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales & Marketing Manager to increase revenue for group, leisure, corporate and conference business at our 4-star property.
The ideal candidate will have experience as Sales and Marketing Manager, preferably in a 4 or 5-star hotel, with excellent team management, motivation, interpersonal and communications skills.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Create and implement an effective marketing plan, monitoring its effectiveness against forecasted goals.
* Develop new business, maintain current business relationships and network for new business within accounts, both domestic and overseas.
* Supervise departmental activities, managing a team of two to ensure they respond to customer enquiries, track leads, maintain accurate account data, negotiate rates, communicate with accounts, conduct market research and write effective proposals.
* Create, implement and follow through on sales promotions.
* Be responsible for sales and marketing department expenses, business planning and budgeting.
* Achieve established revenue goals and report monthly to the General Manager and the Director of Sales & Marketing.
* Participate in sales activities including sales trips and appointments, tradeshows, site inspections, corporate hospitality, presentations and Fam trips.
* Solicit new accounts, as well as maintain and grow existing accounts business.
* Perform any other duties assigned by the General Manager.
This role offers a competitive salary and bonus package.
Please note that only candidates eligible to live and work in Ireland without restrictions will be considered for this role.