Group Events Sales Lead - Drive Group Bookings & Events

The Doyle Collection Ltd.; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of holiday including publichol

Free meals on duty

Breakfast provided

Discounted hotel rooms for you and to

50% off food at Doyle Collection

Public transport access

In-house training

Bonus schemes

Cycle to work

Staff events

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Job summary

The River Lee is seeking an Events Sales Executive (Groups Lead) to join our hospitality team in Cork. This role manages all group enquiries (10+ rooms/night) from initial contact through event delivery and supports proactive Meetings & Events sales to drive hotel revenue.

You will build relationships with clients, agents and key accounts, coordinate group blocks, and collaborate with Reservations and Revenue teams to optimise inventory and conversions.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or sales is preferred.
• Strong relationship building with clients, agents and key accounts.
• Excellent organisation and discovery of group enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Manage all group accommodation enquiries (10 rooms per night or more).
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, agents and key accounts to generate repeat business.
• Coordinate group room blocks and inventory with Reservations and Revenue teams.
• Respond to enquiries within agreed response times and service standards.
• Follow up to maximise conversion and minimise lost opportunities.
• Support the Events Sales team in achieving M&E revenue targets.
• Assist with meeting room and event enquiries during peak periods.
• Conduct site inspections and client meetings as required.

Job description

The River Lee is seeking an Events Sales Executive (Groups Lead) to join our hospitality team in Cork. This role manages all group enquiries (10+ rooms/night) from initial contact through event delivery and supports proactive Meetings & Events sales to drive hotel revenue.

You will build relationships with clients, agents and key accounts, coordinate group blocks, and collaborate with Reservations and Revenue teams to optimise inventory and conversions.