Meetings & Events Executive

Cliste Hospitality; Ballyerra; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Employee discounts

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Wellbeing supports

Job summary

Join the award-winning team at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork, as a part-time Meetings & Events Executive. This position offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension or permanency.

You'll manage enquiries, confirm bookings, and coordinate event details for a seamless client experience. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to service.

Qualifications

• Previous hotel or hospitality experience in Sales, Events, Meetings & Events or Front Office.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest and client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming Meetings & Events enquiries, ensuring timely responses.
• Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.
• Prepare proposals, contracts and event orders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure events are delivered seamlessly.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach

Attention to detail

Hospitality experience

Tools

Opera

Delphi

Job description

Meetings & Events Executive - Part Time

Join the award-winning team at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork, a stylish and contemporary hotel renowned for exceptional guest service, outstanding event facilities and a warm, people-first culture.

As part of The iNUA Hotel Collection, we are committed to developing our people, supporting career progression and creating a genuinely great place to work.

We are currently recruiting for a part-time Meetings & Events Executive to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension or permanency.

This is a 25-hour-per-week role, working 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

Please note that, as part of this role, you may also be required to support our Reservations and Front Office departments.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and customer-focused professional to join our Meetings & Events team.

You will play a key role in managing enquiries, converting business and coordinating event details to ensure a seamless experience for our corporate clients, conference organisers and social event hosts.

The role would suit someone who enjoys a fast-paced, relationship-focused environment and takes pride in delivering excellent service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage incoming Meetings & Events enquiries, ensuring timely, accurate and professional responses.

• Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings while maximising revenue opportunities.

• Prepare proposals, contracts and event orders in line with hotel standards.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, encouraging repeat business.

• Liaise closely with Operations, Sales and Food & Beverage teams to ensure events are delivered seamlessly.

• Support with site inspections, show rounds and promotional activities.

• Ensure all event details are communicated clearly and accurately to relevant departments.

• Assist with forecasting and revenue reporting as required.

• Provide support to the Reservations and Front Office departments when required.

A Day in the Life

Your day could begin by reviewing new enquiries, responding to clients and confirming key event details.

You may then conduct a show round for a prospective corporate client, before finalising event orders for upcoming conferences and working closely with the Operations team to ensure everything is in place.

You could also be checking in with an organiser ahead of an upcoming event, providing proactive support and strengthening the client relationship.

Every day is varied, people-focused and an opportunity to make a real impact.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous hotel or hospitality experience, ideally within Sales, Events, Meetings & Events or Front Office.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to build rapport.

• A proactive approach and strong attention to detail.

• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience using hotel systems such as Opera, Delphi or similar is an advantage.

• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest and client service.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Career development and training opportunities within The iNUA Hotel Collection.

• Employee discounts across the hotel group, including dining, spa and accommodation.

• Free meals on duty.

• Free parking.

• Access to wellbeing supports and employee recognition programmes.