Business Development Executive

Averymont Ltd; Limerick; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GN South Court Hotel in Raheen, County Limerick is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to join the management team. This is a full-time, on-site role focused on growing the hotel's client base and market presence.

You will identify opportunities, work with senior management on sales strategy, build and maintain client relationships, monitor market trends, and collaborate with restaurant operations to ensure a seamless handover from new business to service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or sales or client-facing role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of customer needs and relationship management.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong organisational skills and time management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within your designated region.
• Develop and implement sales strategies with senior management to support growth.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and key decision-makers.
• Monitor industry trends and market opportunities to identify growth areas.
• Aim to achieve sales targets and KPIs, contributing to expansion.
• Collaborate with restaurant operations and management to ensure smooth handover from acquisition to service delivery.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

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Application Details

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Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Executive to join the management team of GN South Court Hotel, Raheen, County Limerick. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Lead Generation: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within your designated region, leveraging existing industry knowledge and relationships to generate new leads and expand the client base.Sales Strategy & Growth: Work closely with senior management to develop and implement business development strategies that support the company's growth objectives.Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients, engaging with key decision-makersMarket Awareness & Research: Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and emerging market opportunities to identify areas for business growth and development.Sales Performance: Work towards achieving agreed sales targets, KPIs and business development objectives, contributing to the overall success and expansion of the company.Client Retention & Support: Maintain ongoing engagement with clients following the completion of a sale, ensuring a high standard of service, client satisfaction and opportunities for repeat business.Internal Collaboration: Work closely with restaurant operations and senior management to identify commercial opportunities, maintain service standards and ensure a smooth transition from client acquisition to service delivery.

Skills & Experience

Sales & Customer Service Experience: Previous experience in hospitality, sales, customer service or a client-facing role, with a strong understanding of customer needs and relationship management. Previous B2B sales or business development experience is advantageous but not essential.Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with clients, build rapport and negotiate effectively.Commercial Awareness: An understanding of business operations and the ability to identify opportunities to generate revenue, develop new partnerships and support business growth.Self-Motivation & Initiative: A proactive and driven approach, with the ability to work independently.Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Ability to understand client requirements, identify challenges and develop practical, tailored solutions.Organisation & Time Management: Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manmanage competing priorities.Teamwork & Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with colleagues, management and operational teams to deliver a consistent and professional service.

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Executive