Conferences & Events Sales Executive – Groups

Fairmont-Carton-House; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Accor rates

Long service annual leave

Refer a Friend bonus €250

Learning & development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Meals and uniform provided

Free parking

Team events & recognition program

Job summary

Carton House, a five-star resort and the first Fairmont Hotel in Ireland, invites applications for a Groups, Conference and Events Sales Executive on site in Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

The role supports the Sales & Marketing team with conferences, meetings and private events, focusing on delivering exceptional guest experiences and forming strong client relationships. We seek someone with 1–2 years in a similar role, a solid understanding of hotel operations, and strong communication and negotiation

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in a similar role.
• Real understanding of hotel operations, specifically Conference and Events.
• Experience in liaising with clients and delivering events.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients to oversee development, coordination and delivery of conferences, meetings and private events.
• Produce detailed function sheets and coordinate with operations to exceed client expectations.
• Communicate, maintain and develop new and existing client relationships.
• Manage operational and administrative functions to deliver projects efficiently.
• Ensure excellent customer service and quality of service at all times.
• Collaborate with sales team and senior management to promote hotel goals.
• Ensure fluid communication of events to all hotel departments.
• Promote cross-sell of Food & Beverage outlets as appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Contract management

Tools

Opera PMS

Job description

Carton House, a five-star resort and the first Fairmont Hotel in Ireland, invites applications for a Groups, Conference and Events Sales Executive on site in Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

The role supports the Sales & Marketing team with conferences, meetings and private events, focusing on delivering exceptional guest experiences and forming strong client relationships. We seek someone with 1–2 years in a similar role, a solid understanding of hotel operations, and strong communication and negotiation