An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Manager for a luxury 5 star property in County Cork.

What we are looking for:

·        Previous experience in a similar role within the tourism, hospitality or retail sector is desirable             but not essential

·        Proactive, self-motivated individual with an ability to work on their own initiative

·        Attention to detail and organisational skills

·        Excellent Customer Service and Communication Skills with fluency in spoken and written English

·        Excellent Interpersonal skills

·        Full drivers’ licence with access to own car is essential for this role

·        Immaculate Grooming

·        3rd level Tourism, Hospitality or Business Diploma or equivalent desirable

·        Basic Computer Skills

Responsibilities:

 ·       Account manage new and existing accounts 

·        Manage all client enquiries in a timely and professional manner

·        Create and send proposals to clients

·        Follow up to convert and contract business

·        Work with the onsite Reservations & Events teams to convert live enquiries into confirmed                   business for both hotels

·        Organise & conduct regular client meetings, presentations, site visits and familiarizations trips to          promote the hotel’s offerings to clients

·        Represent the hotels at networking events, breakfast briefings, award ceremonies, dinners and            other business events with the objective of acquiring new business.

·        Attend relevant Trade Shows and Events, locally, nationally and internationally.

·        Actively seek out Sales Leads from internal and external sources i.e. Opera, Events, Reservations          and Front Office Teams as well as through media platforms

·        Actively research and target new business for both hotels.

·        Complete Weekly and Monthly Sales Reports

·        Utilize Opera Cloud (CRM system) to its full capacity as a sales tool to record Account, Contact              and other sales information.

·        Attend Weekly Management Meetings, Revenue, Sales and Marketing Meetings and any other               internal meetings when required.

·        Assist in the training of any new starters in the Sales & Events departments of both properties.

·        Assist in the Events Departments of both properties if required i.e. send proposals, conduct site            inspections, show rounds, follow up call, emails, updating Opera (CRM system)

·        Achieve budgeted goals as set out in the annual budget.

Benefits:

• Company Risk Scheme
• Company funded educational programs
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Discount on Dining options of up to 50%
• Reduction on accommodation rate for family and friends
• Discount for Spa treatments and products
• Use of Health Clubs
• Staff Dining Facilities
• Service Awards
• Staff Appreciation events
• Staff Parking
• Opportunity for career progression with the Sales & Events Department as well as the Tourism industry

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