Sales Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Manager for a luxury 5 star property in County Cork.

What we are looking for :

• Previous experience in a similar role within the tourism, hospitality or retail sector is desirable but not essential
• Proactive, self-motivated individual with an ability to work on their own initiative
• Attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent Customer Service and Communication Skills with fluency in spoken and written English
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Full drivers licence with access to own car is essential for this role
• Immaculate Grooming
• 3rd level Tourism, Hospitality or Business Diploma or equivalent desirable
• Basic Computer Skills Responsibilities :
• Account manage new and existing accounts
• Manage all client enquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Create and send proposals to clients
• Follow up to convert and contract business
• Work with the onsite Reservations & Events teams to convert live enquiries into confirmed business for both hotels
• Organise & conduct regular client meetings, presentations, site visits and familiarizations trips to promote the hotels offerings to clients
• Represent the hotels at networking events, breakfast briefings, award ceremonies, dinners and other business events with the objective of acquiring new business.
• Attend relevant Trade Shows and Events, locally, nationally and internationally.
• Actively seek out Sales Leads from internal and external sources i.e.

Opera, Events, Reservations and Front Office Teams as well as through media platforms

send proposals, conduct site inspections, show rounds, follow up call, emails, updating Opera (CRM system)

Benefits : Company Risk Scheme Company funded educational programs Rewards and recognition programs Discount on Dining options of up to 50% Reduction on accommodation rate for family and friends Discount for Spa treatments and products Use of Health Clubs Staff Dining Facilities Service Awards Staff Appreciation events Staff Parking Opportunity for career progression with the Sales & Events Department as well as the Tourism industry BURAMB22 INDCAT1 Skills : Sales Marketing Hotels Benefits : See Description