Event Management Specialist

Search Talent; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established hospitality group in Wicklow is looking for a Sales & Events Lead to drive sales across various markets. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience in hospitality sales, with a proven track record of meeting sales targets. Key responsibilities include managing event lifecycle, sourcing new business, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful events. A competitive salary, performance incentives, and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance incentives

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in hospitality sales/events or similar.
• Demonstrable success in hitting sales targets and growing accounts.
• Comfortable engaging with corporate clients, agencies, and tour/booking partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales activity for accommodation and events.
• Source and convert new business from corporate accounts and agencies.
• Manage the full event lifecycle from enquiry to post-event review.
• Coordinate logistics, catering, and guest services with internal teams.

Skills

Hospitality sales experience

Relationship building

Sales target achievement

Organizational skills

Basic analytics familiarity

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

We’re working with a well-established, independently owned hospitality group to recruit a commercially focused Sales & Events Lead. This role suits a proactive sales professional who thrives on building relationships and delivering high-quality events across corporate, private and leisure markets.

What you’ll do

• Lead sales activity for accommodation and events, developing strategies to grow revenue across domestic and international channels.
• Source and convert new business: corporate accounts, agencies and event organisers.
• Manage the full event lifecycle from enquiry to post-event review, ensuring high standards and smooth operations.
• Liaise with internal teams to coordinate logistics, catering and guest services.
• Produce proposals, manage budgets, negotiate contracts and oversee invoicing and deposits.
• Track and report on pipeline, bookings and financial performance.
• Use CRM/booking systems and online channels to drive visibility and reservations.
• Provide occasional front-line event support as required.

Who we’re looking for

• At least 2 years’ experience in hospitality sales/events or similar.
• Demonstrable success in hitting sales targets and growing accounts.
• Comfortable engaging with corporate clients, agencies, and tour/booking partners.
• Organised, confident communicator and a natural relationship builder.
• Familiarity with online distribution channels, OTAs and basic analytics.
• Proficient with MS Office and common booking/CRM tools.

What’s included

• Permanent, on-site role with structured hours and occasional event work.
• Competitive base salary and performance incentives.
• Professional development and career progression.