Meetings and Events Sales Executive 4* Hotel Co Meath

Job description

Meetings, Events and Weddings. Sales Executive 4* Hotel Co Meath

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Executive in our Meetings, Events and Weddings department. This role will be based in the Hotel Sales Office.

This role is predominantly Monday – Friday with occasional evenings and weekends depending on business needs.

We are looking for a innovative, and passionate Sales Executive to join our progressive hotel.

About the position

· Sell and coordinate Conferences, Weddings, Seminars, Exhibitions, Product launches, Private dining and other private functions from the initial booking stage to end of the specific event.

· Maximize meetings and events revenue and profit through pro-active selling techniques, diary management and pricing strategy.

· Be a proactive ambassador for the Hotel specifically for weddings and conference events.

· Generate Function Sheets and communicate to the hotel team appropriately when required.

· Manufacture and issue contracts and quotations in a timely manner

· Plan, organize and carry out show arounds and familiarization trips as required.

Weddings:

· Follow up on all wedding leads which come to the hotel.

· Manage wedding site inspections and show rounds and maximise conversion at all times.

· Work with our Banqueting Manager to assist in the planning and coordinating of weddings from enquiry stage through to wedding day

· Achieve annual wedding conversion targets.

· Ensure the highest standards of meetings and events business processes are implemented and maintained.

· Assist in ensuring the availability and co-ordination of the hotel function diary within the Hotel's sales strategy.

Ideal candidate will possess:

Opera experience is advantageous or similar software package

Relevant hospitality experience in meetings/events/conferences

Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office

Benefits of this position include:

• We offer busy and varied working environment with excellent future growth.
• On Site Parking
• Staff Meals Provided
• Access to courses for professional development

For further details please contact Richard Lynch at 086-8333677, to apply please forward current CV In MS Word Format to richard@rlconsult.com with details for 2 Referees we can contact on your behalf