Groups, Conference and Events Sales Manager

Fairmont-Carton-House; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carton House in Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland, is seeking a Groups, Conference and Events Sales Manager to lead the GC&E Office and team, drive enquiry conversion and revenue, and ensure timely responses to all enquiries.

The role requires experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel environment, exceptional sales, negotiation and relationship-building skills, and strong organisational ability. You will chair weekly GC&E meetings and work closely with Operations to maximise space utilization.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of hotel operations, particularly Conference & Events.
• Previous experience in a 4 or 5-star hotel environment.
• Excellent sales, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• High attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Opera is desirable but not essential.
• Passionate, energetic, and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the GC&E Office and team.
• Drive enquiry conversion and achieve revenue objectives.
• Ensure all enquiries receive responses within 24 hours.
• Attend and contribute to Commercial Meetings.
• Produce accurate weekly forecasts and reports.
• Manage group room night and conference/event performance figures.
• Oversee event proposals and client follow-up.
• Ensure function sheets are completed accurately and reviewed weekly.
• Collaborate closely with Operations to maximize event space utilization.
• Chair weekly GC&E meetings and maintain effective communication across departments

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Planning

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Independent work

Opera knowledge

Tools

Opera

Job description

Groups, Conference and Events Sales Manager

Location: On site / Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Sales | Event Sales
Salary: Negotiable salary

A five-star career awaits at Carton House.

We invite you to begin your next career chapter at Carton House – a storied and dynamic five-star resort destination and the first and only member of the Fairmont Hotel collection in Ireland.

Nurturing a working environment built on fairness, inclusivity, and growth for all team members, we deliver the highest standard of service, turning moments into memories for all of our guests.

We currently recruiting a full timeGroups, Conference and Events Sales Managerto join our team at Carton House.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the GC&E Office and team.
• Drive enquiry conversion and achieve revenue objectives.
• Ensure all enquiries receive responses within 24 hours.
• Attend and contribute to Commercial Meetings.
• Produce accurate weekly forecasts and reports.
• Manage group room night and conference/event performance figures.
• Oversee event proposals and client follow-up.
• Ensure function sheets are completed accurately and reviewed weekly.
• Collaborate closely with Operations to maximize event space utilization.
• Chair weekly GC&E meetings and maintain effective communication across departments

Key Requirements:

• Strong understanding of hotel operations, particularly Conference & Events.
• Previous experience in a 4 or 5-star hotel environment.
• Excellent sales, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• High attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Opera is desirable but not essential.
• Passionate, energetic, and customer-focused.

Why work for Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel?

• Strong team focus and team atmosphere.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Refer a friend bonus.
• Additional annual leave with continuous service.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor Hotels worldwide.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Meals and uniform are provided.
• Free parking.
• Team-building and social events organised throughout the year in line with our successful Awards and Recognition Scheme.
• Training is provided both on-the-job and through organised training seminars with both internal and external trainers.

Data Retention

Please note that all applications and CV's submitted for a role at Carton House will be kept on file for a period of 12 months.

Should you not wish for your data to be held following the closure of the application process then we would ask that you please make note of this when submitting your application.

Kind Regards,

The People & Culture Team

Carton House