Event Sales Executive

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Guinness Storehouse, operated by Aramark Ireland, seeks an Event Sales Executive to coordinate and manage sales and events within the business. You will handle the full client journey from inquiry to billing, coordinate show-arounds, and liaise with multiple departments to deliver outstanding experiences.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in tourism/hospitality events, strong communication, planning skills, and English fluency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Tourism/Hospitality events or conferences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Fluent English and professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate events and communicate with all departments.
• Manage full client journey from enquiry to billing including proposals and contracting.
• Conduct store tours and fam trips.
• Manage diary and in-house booking system; maintain client database.
• Build and maintain relationships with client accounts and stakeholders (Diageo, DMCs, Tour Operators, PCOs).
• Assist management with business development activities.
• Align event activities with Guinness Storehouse revenue strategy and seek new business.
• Network to secure new business.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Relationship building

English proficiency

Education

Business/Hospitality degree

Job description

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Event Sales Executive to work in the Sales & Events team at the Guinness Storehouse. Promote a professional image of both Guinness Storehouse and Aramark Ireland at all times both internally and externally.

About the Role

The candidate will have responsibility for coordinating and managing sales and event functions within the business.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinating events and communicating with all departments within Guinness Storehouse.
• Responsibility of the full client journey including enquiry management, proposal generation, planning meetings with clients, contracting and coordinating final details, and ensure accurate billing.
• Conduct show-arounds of the Guinness Storehouse and facilitate FAM trips.
• Effective diary management of the in-house booking system and maintaining the client database.
• Relationship management with client accounts and key stakeholders (Diageo, DMC’c, Tour Operators, PCO’s).
• Assisting Management with business development activities as required.
• Understanding of the correct event business to take that aligns with the Guinness Storehouse’s revenue strategy.
• Networking, building and maintaining relationships with a view to securing new business.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in business/or hospitality would be beneficial.

Required Skills

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience within the Tourism / Hospitality industry within a conference and banqueting, corporate events or hospitality role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to work on own initiative.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the business, including on occasion working late evenings and weekends.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude to work.
• Proficiency in English language.
• Comfortable working within a busy and dynamic team/business.
• Good understanding of the business events industry.

Preferred Skills

• 3rd level qualification in business/or hospitality would be beneficial.
• Good understanding of the business events industry.

Additional Information

About Aramark

Aramark Ireland is a leader in food, facilities, and workplace services, supporting clients across healthcare, education, business, and the public sector. With over 40 years in Ireland and more than 8,000 colleagues across Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are committed to service excellence, innovation, sustainability, and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Aramark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates.