Director of Sales

This elegant luxury four star hotel in Co Wicklow is a preferred destination for both business and leisure guests. They now seek a Director of Sales to develop, drive and execute the hotel’s Sales & Marketing Plan, thus achieving all annual revenue and profitability targets. This role will also be responsible for leading and managing the Sales department and driving a sales culture throughout the wider hotel team.

The ideal candidate will come from a four star hotel background with a minimum of three years in a senior sales role with experience overseeing C&E and Reservations / Revenue departments. Strong exposure to and familiarity with the wedding market is required along with the following :

• An ability to develop and deliver a Sales & Marketing Plan in conjunction with the Director of Hospitality
• An ability to source, develop and secure new business and nurture existing business (including international markets)
• Strong leadership, motivational and training skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• An understanding of revenue, selling and negotiation skills is essential
• Conduct on the road sales calls with existing & potential clients
• Experience of sales data and property management systems and a good knowledge of Digital Marketing
• A strategic view and good understanding of the hospitality business

Own transport essential as this role is on the road on sales calls three days a week. For further details on this dynamic role, get in touch with us today!