Sales Manager-Dublin - Ref 827

Action Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager, for our client, a four-star Hotel in Dublin.  The ideal candidate will have previous experience as Sales Manager or Sales Executive, in a 4 or 5-star hotel environment.  The ideal candidate will be a goal-orientated team player with a positive attitude, have attention to detail and be highly motivated and ambitious. You must be action and commercial orientated, focused on revenue and be able to cope under pressure in an ever-changing environment.  You must also have strong communication, problem solving and planning skills.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• To maintain an up to date knowledge of changing market trends and of client activity with competitors.
• To solicit business by generating and following up leads by personal visits, telephone sales, organisation of site/hotel show rounds, entertainment, attending trade shows and other promotional events and acting as a host when required.
• Assists in the completion of daily & monthly reports and the development of annual sales goals.
• Ensures own function operates within cost restraints.
• Maintains effective correspondence with all accounts and departments within the hotel.
• Uses outside sales calls to solicit existing and new guests.
• Contacts in-house guests to foster additional business, repeat bookings, or referrals to other hotels within the group.
• Coordinates activities related to booked business with other departments.
• Communicates guests’ requests to all departments in an effective and timely manner.
• To carry out 10 quality face to face appointments per week.
• Increases sales volume and profitability by assisting in developing and executing projects for assigned market areas as stated in the hotel marketing plan.
• Maintain the sales system on a daily basis- ensuring all accounts, contact, opportunities etc. are kept up to date to the high standards required.
• To be responsible for the account management of a corporate account base as agreed by Director of Sales.
• To actively participate in associated organisation including social and business events.
• Social Media Management.
• Marketing & PR- Oversee internal & external production and design of adverts / posters / flyers / tickets.
• To carry our other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

Qualified user of Opera PMS and S&C
Min 2 years’ experience in S&C and configuration
Proficient use of Microsoft Office related products specifically Excel and Outlook
Experience in driving Social Media campaigns

Desirable:
Revenue Management concepts in Sales Management
Proven proactive sales results
Evidence of involvement in successful marketing activities
Implementation of Standards of Procedure impacting M&E/Rooms Conversion

Salary Circa €35,000

If you would like to learn more about this position, please send your cover letter and an updated copy of your CV to karolina@actionrecruitment.com or call Karolina on 0048692109701