Develop and implement strategic commercial plans, together with the General Manager & Revenue team, to source, drive and grow revenue across all segments, constantly monitoring results and adjusting strategies and activities to make sure objectives and targets are being met
Manage and lead the sales team from recruitment and induction through to team development, encouraging a highly proactive and high performing environment that ultimately allows the team to deliver on objectives
Ensure close working relationships with Ennismore regional and brand leads for Sales, Revenue and Brand as well as fostering strong working relationships with the wider Accor Global Sales Team.
Provide local market knowledge that helps us stay ahead of the competition
Take ownership for pre-opening sales strategies and the sales critical path
Collaborate with key teams (e.g., Hotel Operations, Brand, Revenue, Digital, Graphics & PR) ensuring key information and insights are shared and strong relationships are built to ensure everyone is effectively working together to drive top line revenue and deliver exceptional guest experiences
Manage a portfolio of accounts, taking the lead on rate negotiations and account management activities whilst ensuring we maximise our market share
Qualifications
What we're looking for...
8+ years’ experience in a senior sales role preferably within the Irish market
You’re passionate about hotel sales and goal driven
You’re able to introduce structured ways of working into a fast-pace environment that relies in many ways on being flexible and moving at speed
You’re a strong team leader, a natural at managing and inspiring others in a way that gets the best out of them
You combine analytical and methodical thinking with high attention to detail and a solution-focused approach
You are an excellent relationship builder, confident in working with other teams and leaders; you’re passionate about what we can achieve together
You’re looking for a place where you can be you : no clones in suits for us
You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done
You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way
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Director Of Sales • Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland