Business Developer

i-Recruit; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Employee referral bonus

Staff discounts in restaurants and hotel accommodation

Paid training

Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders

Social and wellbeing events

Service recognition awards

Meals on duty

Assistance with Leap Cards

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a driven Business Development Manager for two hotels in Cork, focusing on MICE and leisure markets. The role involves securing new business opportunities and maintaining client relationships, requiring proven sales experience within hospitality. Applicants should possess excellent negotiation skills and a commercial mindset. The position offers competitive salary and various benefits, including relocation assistance and a company pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in MICE or leisure business development within hospitality.
• Comfortable representing the brand at events and trade shows.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Comfortable representing the brand at events and trade shows.
• Proficient in CRM and reporting tools; strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Source and win new group business in the MICE and leisure markets.
• Develop tailored proposals and deliver engaging client presentations.
• Collaborate with sales, revenue, and marketing teams to achieve business goals.
• Maintain accurate sales pipelines and client data.
• Represent the hotels at trade shows, networking events, and industry functions.
• Monitor market trends, identify opportunities, and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Maintain accurate sales pipelines, conversion tracking, and client data.
• Coordinate cross-property packages to maximise guest experience.

Skills

Proven track record in business development or sales

Strong client relationship and account management skills

Excellent presentation and negotiation abilities

Commercially minded

Proficient in CRM and reporting tools

CRM proficiency

Team collaboration

Tools

CRM software

Reporting tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager to grow group sales and revenue across two leading hotels in Cork, focusing on the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) market as well as leisure groups. This is a high-impact role combining proactive business development, account management, and strategic revenue planning.

Role Overview

You will identify and secure new group business opportunities, build strong relationships with event planners and corporate clients, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver outstanding group experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and win new group business in the MICE and leisure markets
• Develop tailored proposals and deliver engaging client presentations
• Build long-term relationships with corporate, leisure, and event clients
• Collaborate with sales, revenue, and marketing teams to achieve business goals
• Represent the hotels at trade shows, networking events, and industry functions
• Monitor market trends, identify opportunities, and adjust strategies accordingly
• Maintain accurate sales pipelines, conversion tracking, and client data
• Coordinate cross-property packages to maximise guest experience

Requirements

• Proven track record in business development or sales within hospitality (MICE/leisure focus preferred)
• Strong client relationship and account management skills
• Commercially minded with experience in achieving revenue targets
• Excellent presentation and negotiation abilities
• Comfortable representing the brand at events and trade shows
• Proficient in CRM and reporting tools; strong organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Relocation assistance
• Company pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Employee referral bonus
• Staff discounts in restaurants and hotel accommodation
• Paid training (internal & external)
• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Social and wellbeing events
• Service recognition awards
• Meals on duty
• Assistance with Leap Cards

Does it sound like you? Please feel free to apply and to get in touch with our friendly team!