Area Director of Sales

Job Ref : DAL2496 Branch : Clayton Hotel Galway Location : Clayton Hotel Galway, Galway Salary / Benefits : Competitive Salary Contract type : Permanent Hours : Full Time Hours per week : 39 Posted date : 15 / 10 / 2025 Closing date : 02 / 12 / 2025 Area Director of Sales Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for hospitality? At Dalata Hotel Group, we believe that great teamwork and leadership are at the heart of hospitality. Dalata Hotel Group are currently looking for an experienced Area Director of Sales who is eager to take ownership, elevate their teams, and drive outstanding performance while continuing to grow professionally. In this role, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of your team and contribute to the success of three hotels in the Galway area by developing and implementing a growth startegy suitable for each property and maximising all opportunities to cross sell across two, well regarded brands. If you are looking for the next opportunity or move in your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence, we invite you to be part of our thriving community at Dalata Hotel Group. As Area Director of Sales, you will report to the Deputy Head of Sales Ireland. You will guide and manage hotel operations effectively and liaise with the General Managers in your area, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, strategic growth, and high-performance standards while fostering a positive work environment and driving financial success. Benefits 50% Off F&B in all properties € / £60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata hotel 30% off Friends & Family rate SAYE (Save As You Earn Scheme Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information) Performance-related bonus plan Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey Free employee meals on duty Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days) Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme / Transport Schemes Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities, and regular charity events Your Key Duties and Responsibilities : Build and inspire a dynamic area sales team, motivating and empowering them to achieve and exceed sales targets. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Lead hotel strategy in the planning and forecasting of owned business segments Support & adopt a culture of lead generation across the hotels. Represent the hotels at sales team meetings, internal & external customer led events as appropriate. Adoption of all available tools to support efficient ways of working including CRM, BI Tool, Market Intelligence Tools and Solver etc. What You Will Need : Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Sales Manager in a busy, fast paced environment. Multi-site experience is a distinct advantage Strong leadership skills & experience of managing a team Effective communicator who promotes collaboration Strong influencer Be commercially aware with strong analytical skills, be able to understand key business indicators and competitive trends Excellent organisation and planning skills Sales focused and results driven Knowledge of the Galway market desireable but not essential. About us Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers. Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process. At Clayton Hotel Galway, we're always dedicated to experiences that are all about you. Located on the outskirts of Galway city, the perfect spot to connect you to the whole of Galway. Whether you're visiting the city, exploring the wilds of Connemara, the rugged landscapes of The Burren or setting off on an adventure across the Wild Atlantic Way, our hotel puts you in the heart of everything. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login / Register.