Experienced Sales Executive

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Athlone; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Meals provided on duty

Hotel discounts (Hodson Bay Group)

Marriott International discounts

Employee recognition programmes

Sports & Social Club

Job summary

Sheraton Athlone Hotel, part of the Hodson Bay Group and Marriott International, is seeking an ambitious sales-focused professional to develop client relationships and grow the hotel’s accounts in a dynamic environment.

You’ll build enduring partnerships, identify new business opportunities, and represent the hotel at events, driving revenue and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Relationship-building with clients and key accounts
• Ambition, proactivity, and results-driven mindset
• Comfort with phone outreach and client interactions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality sales environment

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with existing clients and grow key accounts
• Identify and secure new business opportunities
• Meet clients, host site visits, and showcase hotel offerings
• Represent Sheraton Athlone at networking and industry events
• Follow up on enquiries and convert leads into confirmed business
• Use Salesforce to manage relationships and track opportunities
• Collaborate with marketing to promote the hotel
• Keep up to date with market trends and growth opportunities
• Coordinate with departments to deliver exceptional client experiences
• Find creative ways to increase revenue and drive performance

Skills

Relationship-builder

Ambitious

Proactive

Confidence with phone outreach

Organised

Team player

Commercially minded

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Location: On site / Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Commercial & Marketing | Sales
Salary: Negotiable salary

Sheraton Athlone Hotel | Part of the Hodson Bay Group & Marriott International

Whether you're a recent graduate with a passion for sales or someone with a couple of years' experience looking for the next big step, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for…

At Sheraton Athlone Hotel, we don't just sell bedrooms and meeting rooms, we create unforgettable experiences for businesses, event organisers, and guests from all over the world. As one of Ireland's leading conference and events destinations, we're a fast-paced, ambitious hotel that's constantly evolving, and we're looking for someone equally ambitious to join our sales team.

You’ll be part of a fun, supportive and high-performing team where you’ll learn, grow, and make a genuine impact from day one.

Why This Role?

This is not a "sit behind a desk and send emails" kind of sales job.

You’ll be building relationships, meeting clients, attending events, spotting new business opportunities, and helping some of Ireland's biggest companies plan everything from conferences to corporate getaways.

You’ll work closely with our Sales Manager and experienced team while developing your own portfolio of accounts and creating new opportunities for the hotel. If you're competitive, people-focused, commercially minded, and love the thrill of winning new business, you’ll fit right in.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building strong relationships with existing clients and growing key accounts
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities
• Meeting clients, hosting site visits, and showcasing everything the hotel has to offer
• Representing Sheraton Athlone at networking and industry events
• Following up on enquiries and converting leads into confirmed business
• Using Salesforce to manage relationships and track opportunities
• Working with our marketing team to help promote the hotel
• Keeping up to date with market trends and identifying opportunities for growth
• Collaborating with different departments to ensure clients receive an exceptional experience
• Finding creative ways to increase revenue and drive business performance

What We're Looking For

We're less interested in how many years you've worked and more interested in who you are.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• A natural relationship-builder who enjoys meeting people
• Ambitious, proactive and hungry to succeed
• Confident picking up the phone and starting conversations
• Organised, driven and focused on achieving results
• A team player who brings positive energy every day
• Commercially minded with a genuine interest in sales and business development

Sales, hospitality, marketing, business or customer service experience is a plus, but attitude, personality and drive are what matter most.

What's In It For You?

• A genuine opportunity to build a long-term career in sales and hospitality
• Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development
• The chance to work for a globally recognised Marriott brand
• Complimentary access to the Sheraton Fitness Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool
• Meals provided while on duty
• Free parking
• Employee recognition programmes that celebrate success
• Sports & Social Club with regular events and activities
• Fantastic discounts across the Hodson Bay Group
• Exclusive Marriott International discounts at over 10,000 hotels worldwide

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills, build valuable business relationships, and be part of a team that genuinely enjoys what they do, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your energy. Bring your ambition. We'll help you build the career.

As part of the Hodson Bay Group-proudly holding Gold certification in Fáilte Ireland's Employer Excellence Programme, Silver accreditation from Investors in Diversity, and recently recognised as one of Ireland's Happiest Workplaces for 2025 in association with The Sunday Times-the Sheraton Athlone Hotel is committed to fostering a culture of growth, opportunity, and continuous development for driven and ambitious team members.

We prioritise fostering a people-centric culture where mutual respect and trust create a thriving work atmosphere.

Hodson Bay Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation or support, please contact our HR team and we will be happy to make the necessary arrangements.

Take the next step in your career by joining our welcoming team at the Sheraton Athlone Hotel. We look forward to having you on board!