Hospitality Sales Executive – Corporate Events & Growth

Dalata Hotel Group plc; Galway; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

Employee room rate on rooms €60 forDal

30% Off Friends & Family rate

Extra annual leave day per year (max 5

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work/Transport schemes

Pension access

Dalata Academy development programs

Staff appreciation initiatives

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group plc is seeking a Sales Executive to drive corporate event sales and grow a portfolio of accounts. The role focuses on promoting the hotel’s services and managing client relationships to meet targets.

You will develop annual and quarterly sales plans, maintain CRM records, and engage in local and regional sales activities. Fluency in English and a willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar hospitality role.
• Reactive sales experience is essential; proactive sales experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel and own a valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Source and win new corporate functions and special events for the hotel.
• Maintain existing accounts and generate new business from these accounts per targets.
• Promote the hotel’s image and services in print and verbally.
• Prepare and execute annual and quarterly sales and marketing plans.
• Maintain up-to-date client databases and the CRM system.
• Participate in all sales activities, including research, telesales, calls, entertaining clients, and fam trips.
• Identify competitors and conduct regular analysis of performance and activity.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Sales skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Driver's licence

Willing to travel

CRM experience

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Dalata Hotel Group plc is seeking a Sales Executive to drive corporate event sales and grow a portfolio of accounts. The role focuses on promoting the hotel’s services and managing client relationships to meet targets.

You will develop annual and quarterly sales plans, maintain CRM records, and engage in local and regional sales activities. Fluency in English and a willingness to travel are essential.