SALES EXECUTIVE, Monaghan

Sales Executive Overview The Sales Executive is responsible for driving the transient and groups business from international markets. This includes proactive sales, planning, converting and coordinating the hotel's international leisure sales. Also supporting the Sales&Marketing team in day-to-day activities when required.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively managing and developing the relationship with Tour Operators, DMC’s, Wholesalers and Leisure Travel Agents

Taking ownership of all International Leisure Group business at the hotel from converting enquiries, managing all group bookings from start to finish i.e. enquiry, conversion, contracting, communicating to operational team and assisting the operations team when group are on site to provide the best guest experience

Responsible for all account management across the afore mentioned B2B clients, this includes contracting and re-contracting year on year with the support of ADOSM and Revenue Manager

Proactively targeting new business for hotel

Promoting and representing Lough Eske Castle at domestic and international trade shows and sales trips as and when required

Maximising all revenue opportunities and achieving KPI’s outlined on an annual basis. From existing&new accounts through strategic planning and effective account management, including upselling ancillary spend across the hotel

Participating and supporting hotel Sales teams on property with customer visits, site inspections and familiarization trips including communication thereof

Managing sales and marketing projects as per business requirements and when required

Providing feedback to the ADOSM and General Manager on local market conditions

Agreeing and monitoring departmental sales action plans

Understanding and implementing the hotel’s yield management strategies

Attending departmental and hotel meetings as required

Completing all required sales reports&annual plans in a timely fashion

Maintaining all hotel standards, comply with employee handbook guidelines, also protecting and enhancing the assets of the hotel

Assisting the ADOSM with administrative tasks as and when required

Any other duties as may be requested by Management

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability Skills

Strong business acumen and commercial awareness to qualify potential opportunities and increase profitability of the hotel

Self-motivated, hardworking, customer focused and assist in developing a positive work culture

Must be able to multitask, great attention to detail and excellent communicator

Excellent grooming and presentation

Competent use of the computer systems such as Microsoft Office packages including Excel, experience in using Adobe Packages and hotel property management systems i.e. HotSoft/Opera.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekend work as and when required

Minimum Requirements

Eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland

Ability to communicate well in English, both orally and written, with guests and employees

Position requires 1-3 years of previous sales or events operational experience in the hospitality industry

Educated to leaving certificate or equivalent

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages and experience in hotel property management systems

Experience in events management or proactive sales with a minimum of two years

Preferred Requirements

Diploma / third level education in related fields in business management, marketing and/or hospitality

Job Type: Full-time

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