We are hiring for a 4* Hotel in South Dublin for a Sales Manager Job Purpose: To develop new business and be responsible for managing the relationship of major accounts in an effort to increase revenue for corporate & conference business. Manage all aspects of sales activities, ensuring sales resources are used to maximize revenue channels for the hotel.
Please note you must have full drivers license and own car for this position. Duties and Responsibilities: Sales: - Develop & Identify new business for the Hotel – local corporate and conference market.
- Work towards a set weekly target of appointments.
- Manage an agreed list of accounts, responsible for the development and revenue levels of these accounts.
- Conduct market research and understand transient and group strategies of competitors.
- Competition shopping for rates, benefits and key account activity in competitor hotels.
- Maintain current business relationships and network for new business accounts both in Ireland and Overseas.
- Track all leads lost and turned down for potential business.
- Sales activities including but not limited to:
- Sales Trips & Appointments
- Telesales
- Site Inspections
- Corporate Hospitality
- Familiarisation Trips
- Tradeshow attendance
The ideal candidate for this position: - Must have 2+ years previous experience in a similar sales role in a hotel.
- Have a full clean driver’s license and their own transport.
- Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have a positive outlook.
- Must be standards driven and customer focused.
- Must be self-motivated and be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
- Must have experience of setting annual sales budgets.
In return, we also offer excellent employee benefits including: - Career Development and Training
- Competitive Management Salary with excellent benefits.
- Opportunities for advancement
- Mileage ,corporate mobile phone and laptop.
- Staff Discounts on accommodation in our Sister Properties
- Complimentary Health Club and Pool Membership
- Discounted Spa treatments & Products
- Complimentary Golf in Druids Heath
- Bike to work scheme & other commuter plans
- Meals during shifts & Healthy Snacks
- Free parking
- Achievers of the Year
- Leaders of the Quarter
- Achievers of the Month
- Employee Referral Bonus
Salary Benchmark: 40k-50k
