Sales Executive

The Hodson Bay Hotel is part of the Hodson Bay Group which is made up of for 4

• Hotels; Hodson Bay Hotel, Galway Bay Hotel, Sheraton Athlone Hotel & Hyatt Centric Hotel, Dublin.

With over 700 employees from more than 50 countries, we are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive working environment where every team member plays a vital role in delivering outstanding guest experiences.

Hodson Bay Hotel has been recently certified as a Great Place to Work, and we have also received the 'Excellent Employer 2025' Award from Failte Ireland Employer Excellence.

Scope of the Role

The Sales Executive will support the hotel's revenue growth by managing the reactive sales pipeline and nurturing a portfolio of key accounts , while actively assisting the Sales Manager's efforts to drive proactive business development .

This role will also play a valuable part in the marketing process , helping to brief in hotel-specific needs and establishing a strong working relationship with the Group Marketing Team to ensure effective, on-brand promotional support.

The ideal candidate is highly organised, commercially minded, and confident in balancing a fast-moving workload with strategic input.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Strategy & Execution

Reactive Pipeline & Key Account Management

Proactive Sales Support

Marketing Collaboration

Reporting & CRM

Internal Collaboration

What Success Looks Like

Timely and accurate management of the reactive sales pipeline

High conversion rates from inbound enquiries

Growth and retention of key accounts

Effective support of proactive sales initiatives

Strong collaboration with Group Marketing, resulting in timely campaign delivery

Accurate CRM usage and data-driven reporting

Key Skills & Competencies

Sales Expertise : Proven ability to manage sales leads, close business, and meet revenue targets.

Client Focus : Committed to building long-term, value-driven relationships.

Organisation & Multitasking : Able to manage multiple leads and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Marketing Alignment : Understanding of how sales and marketing work together to drive results.

Communication : Strong verbal and written communication; confident in client-facing situations.

Data Awareness : Comfortable with CRM systems, reporting tools, and performance metrics.

Qualifications & Expertise

Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field.

Minimum 2 years' experience in hotel or hospitality sales.

Track record in handling both reactive and proactive sales activities.

Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce an advantage).

Work Environment

Flexibility required for occasional evening / weekend work depending on business needs.

Occasional travel may be required for trade events or client meetings.

Why Work With Us?

If you're a motivated, detail-driven sales professional who thrives on building relationships and supporting both day-to-day and strategic sales activity, we'd love to hear from you.