We are currently recruiting Meetings and Events Sales Manager for a 4* Hotel in Cork City
Scope of Position:
Working in conjunction with the hotel Sales and Marketing Director, the Meeting & Events Sales Manager will be responsible for maximising the food & beverage, Wedding/ Events and Conference/Meeting sales potential and overall performance of these business segments. The candidate should be pro-active and energetic with a proven track record in achieving sales targets and the ability to effectively execute a focussed sales plan for the agreed market segments.
· Maximize revenue through selling the Events /Conference rooms as much as possible while allowing for turnover
· Monitor and chase any provisional status bookings, ensuring that contracts are signed and returned within a reasonable timeframe
· Meet clients on day of arrival and handover to the Operations team
· The accurate posting of charges on accounts during the working week. Monitor payments, billing, and pre-payments
· To share feedback from Weddings / conferences / dining events with the hotel management team
· To attend exhibitions, corporate events, consumer shows, and client meetings as requested
· Input into F&B and Meetings budget
- Identify key competitors and carry out regular competitive analysis. Monitoring their performance, rates and sales activity for food & beverage and meeting rooms
- Input into quarterly activity plans to create focus and adapt activity to support business needs
- Conduct weekly promotional activity to businesses in the locality to promote dining, meetings & events Assist with all F&B and M&E advertising for the hotel
- Assist with all F&B and M&E print material adhering to brand guidelines
- Assist with the monthly social media plan and post each week, keep update on increase likes / fans for Food & Beverage and Meeting Rooms
For comprehensive Job Description please contact Richard Lynch at 086-8333677 and forward current CV In Word Format to Richard for consultation