Sales Executive

Cathy Moran Recruitment; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Sales Executive to join a hotel undergoing major renovations. This role focuses on developing new business opportunities primarily in corporate bookings, events, and weddings. The ideal candidate should have sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of the hospitality industry. Strong organizational skills and the ability to foster client relationships are essential. This is an exciting opportunity as the hotel prepares to relaunch in 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, business development, or customer-facing role.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills required.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with corporate and private clients.
• Convert inquiries into confirmed bookings.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Client relationship building

Understanding of hospitality

Experience in event management

Education

Degree in Hospitality or Business studies

Tools

CRM systems

Booking/event management software

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join this hotel at a pivotal moment in their journey. With major renovations underway and a transformed hotel experience launching in 2026,they are focused on strengthening their sales pipeline, particularly across corporate bookings, functions, conferences, and weddings.They are seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Executive to support their growth strategy ahead of their relaunch.The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and converting new business opportunities, while nurturing strong relationships with existing clients.The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar industry preferable hospitality with strong track record.This role will play a key part in driving future revenue and helping shape their sales approach as they enter a new chapter.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate and private clients.
• Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings across conferences, events, and weddings.
• Support the development and execution of the hotel’s sales strategy.
• Represent the hotel professionally at client meetings, site visits, and networking events.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting using internal systems.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, business development, or a customer-facing role (not limited to hospitality).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Working understanding of the hospitality industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in hospitality, events, weddings, or conference sales.
• Knowledge of CRM systems or booking/event management software.
• Sales or events experience within a hotel or similar environment.
• Full driving licence.
• Target-driven with resilience and a results-focused mindset.
• Ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities.
• Educated to degree level with a degree in hotel & Catering /Hospitality /Tourism or Business studies or Marketing.

Further Information

Cathy Moran Recruitment is a Recruiter who does not discriminate against gender, age, sex or religious denomination. It promotes equality of opportunity on grounds of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religious belief and political opinion.

Area: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 20 Dec 2025