Head of Marketing and Sales - Leading Visitor Attraction

Red D are recruiting a Head of Marketing and Sales for one of Irelands leading visitor destinations and MICE venues. This is a senior role for a commercially minded leader someone with a strong hotel or hospitality background who understands how to drive revenue, lead a team, and shape the public face of a busy, multifaceted venue. Youll lead the sales and marketing strategy across all areas, from large-scale events and private functions to food, retail, and the overall visitor experience. This is a rare opportunity to influence both top-line growth and long-term brand positioning. Youll have full responsibility for marketing activity, sales performance and client relationships, working closely with the wider senior team to deliver results. Food tourism is a key part of the venues future, so youll also need to understand how to market a destination with a strong F&B focus. A solid grasp of social media and digital marketing is essential but this isnt a digital role, its a senior commercial position where people leadership, stakeholder management and business acumen matter most. The role includes : Leading the sales and marketing team across all visitor and events revenue streams Overseeing brand and marketing activity, including digital, social and campaign planning Driving the MICE business both B2B and agency and building strong partnerships Shaping the venues food tourism and visitor positioning through creative and targeted campaigns Working with F&B, operations and events to ensure cohesive messaging and guest experience Delivering against revenue targets and managing marketing and sales budgets Developing new business opportunities while growing repeat and referral business Representing the venue at trade events, in the media, and with key industry partners Youll need : Strong experience in a senior sales or commercial role within a hotel, venue or hospitality business A background that includes team leadership, budget management and marketing responsibility An understanding of food tourism and destination marketing, even if its not your current day-to-day Confidence with social media and digital tools, including content and campaign oversight Excellent relationship-building skills youll be dealing with partners, agencies, and clients daily Experience in MICE sales is a distinct advantage Whats on offer : This is a visible, senior leadership role in an internationally recognised, award winning venue, offering a strong salary, bonus, and the opportunity to shape the next phase of growth across both the visitor and events business. We can only consider candidates with full, unrestricted permission to live and work in the EU. UK passport holders are also welcome to apply.