Cluster Business Development Manager

The Johnstown Estate; Enfield; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus package

Staff accommodation discounts

Job summary

The Johnstown Estate in Enfield, Co. Meath, Ireland, is seeking a proactive field-based Sales Executive to generate new business across Ireland for Trim Castle Hotel and The Johnstown Estate.

You will focus on residential conferences, training events, and corporate gatherings, building a strong pipeline across SMERF, associations, and unions. You will own outbound sales, develop relationships from scratch, and travel regularly to Dublin and regional cities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in sales, events or hospitality, ideally within a hotel or venue environment.
• Strong interest in proactive sales and business development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through outbound sales activity, networking, and client meetings.
• Develop and execute a territory plan focused on Dublin and key regional cities.
• Build a pipeline of qualified opportunities across SMERF, associations, and corporate events.
• Identify and convert opportunities for residential conferences, training programmes, and group events.

Skills

Sales

Events

Hospitality

Driving licence

Job description

Location: On site / Johnstown, Enfield, Co. Meath, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Arts | Hospitality
Salary: Negotiable salary

About Us

The Johnstown Collection is a premier set of luxury Irish hotels renowned for delivering elevated guest experiences, exceptional event spaces, and warm, authentic Irish hospitality. Our portfolio features two distinctive properties:

• Trim Castle Hotel – a stylish 4-star hotel with a contemporary edge, overlooking the iconic 12th-century Trim Castle. Located in County Meath, it’s an ideal venue for corporate events, weddings, and conferences steeped in historical charm.
• The Johnstown Estate – a 4-star luxury resort set on 120 acres of parkland in Enfield, County Meath. Known for its award-winning spa, fine dining, and extensive conference facilities, it is a flagship destination for MICE, incentive travel, and corporate retreats.

Role Overview

This is a highly proactive, field-based sales role focused on generating new business across Ireland for both Trim Castle Hotel and The Johnstown Estate.

The role is designed to build a strong pipeline of events and group business across key segments including SMERF, national associations, trade unions, and corporate organisations, with a particular focus on residential conferences, training events, and annual gatherings.

The successful candidate will take ownership of outbound sales activity, develop new relationships and convert opportunities through a structured and consistent approach to market engagement.

This role will require regular travel, particularly to Dublin and key regional cities, and is ideally suited to a motivated individual who is confident working independently and building business from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business through outbound sales activity, including cold outreach, networking, and client meetings
• Develop and execute a territory plan focused on Dublin and key regional cities (Cork, Galway, Limerick, etc.)
• Build a pipeline of qualified opportunities across SMERF, associations, and corporate event markets
• Identify and convert opportunities for residential conferences, training programmes, and group events

Candidate Profile

• 2+ years’ experience in sales, events, or hospitality, ideally within a hotel or venue environment
• Strong interest in proactive sales and business development
• Comfortable with outreach, networking, and building relationships from scratch
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to manage time and territory independently
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel regularly

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & bonus package
• Generous staff benefits including accommodation discounts, dining offers, wellness perks, and professional development opportunities.
• A chance to represent two exceptional luxury properties with unique offerings and strong market potential