Hospitality MICE BD Manager | Growth & Partnerships

i-Recruit; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Employee referral bonus

Staff discounts in restaurants and hotel accommodation

Paid training

Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders

Social and wellbeing events

Service recognition awards

Meals on duty

Assistance with Leap Cards

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a driven Business Development Manager for two hotels in Cork, focusing on MICE and leisure markets. The role involves securing new business opportunities and maintaining client relationships, requiring proven sales experience within hospitality. Applicants should possess excellent negotiation skills and a commercial mindset. The position offers competitive salary and various benefits, including relocation assistance and a company pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in MICE or leisure business development within hospitality.
• Comfortable representing the brand at events and trade shows.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Source and win new group business in the MICE and leisure markets.
• Develop tailored proposals and deliver engaging client presentations.
• Collaborate with sales, revenue, and marketing teams to achieve business goals.
• Maintain accurate sales pipelines and client data.

Skills

Proven track record in business development or sales

Strong client relationship and account management skills

Excellent presentation and negotiation abilities

Commercially minded

Proficient in CRM and reporting tools

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a driven Business Development Manager for two hotels in Cork, focusing on MICE and leisure markets. The role involves securing new business opportunities and maintaining client relationships, requiring proven sales experience within hospitality. Applicants should possess excellent negotiation skills and a commercial mindset. The position offers competitive salary and various benefits, including relocation assistance and a company pension scheme.