Overall Purpose of the Role We are recruiting on behalf of a leading venue operator for a proactive and driven
Sales and Events Executive. This role is focused on growing both race day and non-race day business by increasing venue sales, acquiring new meeting and event clients, and developing existing key accounts in line with a defined sales and marketing strategy.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous hospitality industry experience—ideally from a venue, hotel, or agency background—to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role reports directly to the Sales and Events Manager.
Sales Duties Include - Staying commercially aware and attuned to changes within the industry
- Meeting monthly KPIs and sales targets as outlined by the Sales and Events Manager
- Researching and targeting specific market segments through strategic sales activities
- Proactively identifying new business opportunities and driving the sales process from prospecting through to closure
- Maintaining a database of existing and prospective clients, ensuring consistent follow-up
- Managing the full sales cycle, including chasing leads, closing sales, negotiating contracts, client visits, and event briefing
- Issuing invoices and managing payment follow-ups
- Representing the venue at industry networking events, trade shows, and client evenings (when required)
- Supporting the implementation of wider sales and marketing strategies
- Accurately managing client information and activity using Salesforce/Delphi
- Collaborating effectively with internal teams and demonstrating strong industry knowledge
- Handling inbound enquiries via phone and email
- Sending proposals and managing timely follow-ups
- Negotiating and contracting new bookings
Event Management Duties Include - Overseeing the successful planning and delivery of events from initial enquiry to post-event follow-up
- Coordinating event details and logistics with internal venue departments
- Managing venue diary and event scheduling
- Maintaining clear communication across all departments to ensure smooth event execution
- Delivering outstanding customer service at every touchpoint
- Managing all event logistics including client visits, event briefs, deposit tracking, and billing
- Demonstrating strong planning and organisational skills with high attention to detail
- Supporting the wider sales team administratively, including managing BEOs
Ideal Candidate - Equally passionate about sales and event management
- Self-motivated and proactive in pursuing new business and client relationships
- A creative problem-solver with a solution-oriented mindset
- Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills (fluent English essential)
- Highly organised with strong planning capabilities
- Previous experience with Delphi software is a plus, though not essential
- Comfortable building rapport and engaging with clients face-to-face
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Energetic and personable team player
- Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities under pressure
- Courteous, professional, and focused on delivering high standards of service
- Detail-oriented and process-driven
- Holds a diploma-level qualification in Business or Hospitality (preferred)
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a proactive sales environment, ideally in hospitality or events
- Flexible with working hours—available to work 5 days over 7
- Full, clean driving licence with willingness to travel between venues
If you're an ambitious sales and events professional looking to join a prestigious venue team, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary & Package: - 35k-38k
- 5/7 working week
- KPI Bonus
- Mileage for travel to sites outside of main base.
- Location: The role is primarily based in Dublin 18, with regular travel required to two other sites (Meath & Kildare). Fairyhouse and The Curragh. Candidates must be comfortable with frequent travel between venues as part of their day-to-day responsibilities.
- Personal Development Modules
- Flexible working culture
- Additional Leave Purchase
- Employee Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym & Health Club Discounts
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Refer a friend scheme
- Taxsaver tickets
