Business Development Executive

The K Club; Kildare; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programmes

Career progression

Monthly recognition programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Social events

Uniform and dry cleaning

Hot meals on duty

Discounts on stays

Job summary

The K Club is seeking a Business Development Executive to join our growing Sales Team. You will focus on developing new corporate business, nurturing client relationships, and representing one of Ireland's leading luxury destinations.

With a focus on meetings, conferences, events and accommodation, you will travel throughout Ireland, build a robust pipeline and deliver personalised site inspections to convert opportunities. A proactive, relationship-driven sales professional will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in a similar role.
• Available for frequent travel.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Fluency in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and secure new domestic corporate business across Ireland, focusing on meetings, conferences, accommodation, incentives, and events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective corporate clients through regular communication and meetings.
• Conduct client appointments and site inspections to showcase The K Club and drive conversions.
• Develop and maintain a sales pipeline through prospecting, market research, referrals and networking.
• Represent The K Club at trade shows, exhibitions and events to enhance brand awareness and generate opportunities.
• Plan regional sales trips across Ireland to strengthen relationships and grow accounts.
• Manage corporate enquiries from first contact to conversion with tailored proposals and timely follow-up.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

English fluency

Travel flexibility

Tools

Opera CRM

Job description

We are currently seeking a Business Development Executive to join our growing Sales Team at The K Club.

At The K Club, we don't just create exceptional guest experiences - we build lasting partnerships. We're looking for a commercially driven sales professional who is passionate about developing new business, nurturing client relationships, and representing one of Ireland's leading luxury destinations.

From identifying new corporate opportunities and conducting client visits to hosting personalised site inspections and attending industry events, you'll play a key role in driving the continued success of our meetings, conferences, events and accommodation business.

If you're an ambitious relationship builder with a proactive approach to sales and a passion for luxury hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.

A UNIQUE RESORT

The K Club is a truly captivating leisure destination secreted away in lush Irish countryside - yet on Dublin's doorstep - we are a unique resort, a renowned place of celebration, with a spirited history that spans hundreds of years. Across the 550 acres of our stunning resort we offer a tremendous variety of career opportunities.

At The K Club, we encourage all of our team members when introducing their own ideas, insights and innovations to their respective roles; we want you to embrace the trailblazing spirit we are renowned for. We also support our team members in pro-actively bringing our brand principles to life on a daily basis. If this sounds like a place where you could shine, we want to talk to you.

Here's how you'll bring the K Club's trailblazing vision to life:

• Proactively identify, develop and secure new domestic corporate business opportunities across Ireland, with a focus on meetings, conferences, accommodation, incentives, corporate golf days, Christmas parties and corporate events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective corporate clients through regular communication, face-to-face meetings and networking.
• Conduct regular client appointments, office visits and host personalised site inspections to showcase The K Club and drive business conversion.
• Develop and maintain a sales pipeline through proactive prospecting, market research, cold outreach, referrals and networking activities.
• Represent The K Club at trade shows, exhibitions, networking events and industry functions to enhance brand awareness and generate new business opportunities.
• Plan and undertake regional sales trips throughout Ireland to strengthen existing relationships and develop new corporate accounts.
• Manage domestic corporate enquiries from initial contact through to conversion, preparing tailored proposals and ensuring timely follow-up to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Revenue, Conference & Events, Golf, and Operations teams to ensure the successful delivery of client events and an exceptional customer experience.
• Maintain accurate client records and sales activity within Opera/CRM, ensuring opportunities, follow-up actions and account information are kept up to date.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging business opportunities to identify new revenue streams and target sectors.
• Produce regular sales reports, pipeline updates and revenue forecasts, tracking performance against agreed sales objectives.
• Act as a professional ambassador for The K Club, consistently promoting the resort's luxury offering and delivering exceptional client service.

This is how we see you:

• A minimum of three years' experience in a similar role
• Available for frequent travel
• Be highly motivated and driven to achieve target
• Have existing contacts in domestic or international markets
• Will have excellent negotiation and decision making skills
• Will possess excellent communication and organisational skills
• Will have fluency in English, both oral and written
• Will be flexible in their working hours

What's on offer?

• Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training programmes
• Fantastic opportunities to progress your career
• Monthly recognition programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social events
• Uniform and dry cleaning
• Hot meals while on duty
• Discounts on stays at the resort and on Food & Beverage for you and your family and friends
• Life Assurance

Data Retention

Please note that all applications and CV's submitted for a role at The K Club will be kept on file for a period of 12 months.

Should you not wish for your data to be held following the closure of the application process then we would ask that you please make note of this when submitting your application.

Kind regards,

The Human Resources Team