We are currently recruiting a Weddings and Events Sales Executive for a 4* Hotel in Waterford.
Scope of Position:
Working in conjunction with the hotel Sales and Marketing manager, the Wedding & Events Sales Executive will be responsible for maximizing the food & beverage, Wedding/Events, and Conference/Meeting sales potential and overall performance of these business segments. The candidate should be proactive and energetic with a proven track record in achieving sales targets and the ability to effectively execute a focused sales plan for the agreed market segments.
1. Maximize revenue through selling Weddings and Events/Conference rooms as much as possible while allowing for turnover.
2. Monitor and chase any provisional status bookings, ensuring that contracts are signed and returned within a reasonable timeframe.
3. Meet clients on the day of arrival and hand over to the Operations team.
4. The accurate posting of charges on accounts during the working week. Monitor payments, billing, and pre-payments.
5. Coordinate arrangements and share feedback from Weddings/conferences/dining events with the hotel management team.
6. Attend exhibitions, corporate events, consumer shows, and client meetings as requested.
7. Input into F&B and Meetings budget.
8. Identify key competitors and carry out regular competitive analysis, monitoring their performance, rates, and sales activity for food & beverage and meeting rooms.
9. Input into quarterly activity plans to create focus and adapt activity to support business needs.
10. Conduct weekly promotional activity to businesses in the locality to promote dining, meetings & events.
11. Assist with all F&B and M&E advertising for the hotel.
12. Assist with all F&B and M&E print material adhering to brand guidelines.
13. Assist with the monthly social media plan and post each week, keeping updated on the increase in likes/fans for Food & Beverage and Meeting Rooms.
For a comprehensive Job Description, please contact Richard Lynch and forward your current CV in Word Format to Richard for consultation.
Skills:
Guest relations, Conference & Banqueting, Food and Beverage, Meetings & Events, Sales Management, Wedding specialist.
Benefits:
Meal Allowance / Canteen, Paid Holidays.
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