Sales Executive

Dalata Hotel Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel group in Dublin is seeking a Sales Executive to drive new business and maintain client relationships at their Clayton Hotel in Ballsbridge. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in hospitality sales and possess excellent communication skills. This role involves travel, requiring a full Driver's Licence. Join a supportive team dedicated to your career development, offering many benefits including free meals and discounts on room stays.

Benefits

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

€60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels

Extra AL day for every year worked

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in a similar role in the hospitality sector.
• Reactive sales experience is a must with proactive sales experience desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Source and win new corporate functions and special events business for the Hotel.
• Maintain existing accounts and generate new business from these accounts as per targets agreed upon.
• Prepare and execute specific annual and quarterly sales and marketing action plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Fluency in English

Job description

Overview

Job Ref: DAL2756
Branch: Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
Location: Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, Ballsbridge
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Posted date: 01/09/2025
Closing date: 03/10/2025

Sales Executive - Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge & Maldron Hotel Merrion Road

Benefit from Dalata Academy programmes, courses and learning tools that equip you with essential skills and knowledge while also providing exposure to senior team members who can mentor you along the way.

We are committed to promoting from within, so your dedication can lead to exciting internal opportunities. If you are ready to enhance your career and make an impact in a supportive environment, join us at Dalata Hotel Group!

Benefits

• Free employee meals on duty
• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels
• 30% off the Friends & Family rate
• Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• SAYE (Save As You Earn Scheme)
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- support your career journey
• Staff Appreciation Initiatives, Fun Team Building Activities and regular charity events

Your Job

• Source and win new corporate functions and special events business for the Hotel.
• Maintain existing accounts and generate new business from these accounts as per targets agreed upon.
• Actively sell the image and services of the hotel both in print and verbally.
• Prepare and execute specific annual and quarterly sales and marketing action plans.
• Maintain up-to-date client databases and the CRM system.
• To participate fully in all sales activities, including sales researching, telesales, sales calls to the local & regional market, corporate client entertaining, social events, promotions and FAM entertaining.
• Identify key competitors and carry out regular competitor analysis, monitoring their performance, rates and sales activity.

What You'll Need

• To have at least 1 year's experience in a similar role in the hospitality sector.
• Reactive sales experience is a must with proactive sales experience desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.
• The role will involve travel; candidates must have access to a car for work and hold a full Driver's Licence.

About Us

Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our 55 hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.

Ours is a culture of integrity, fairness, and inclusion where you can flourish and have the opportunity to develop your talents, be recognised and rewarded and pursue a fulfilling career. We strive for success, are enthusiastic about what we do, and take responsibility for doing things right.

Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.

Our beautiful hotel is located in Dublin 4, a short distance to the city centre. At Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, not only is the best of Dublin waiting for you, it's your piece of tranquillity only a short distance from the city centre. Located beside the RDS in Ballsbridge, one of Dublin's more luxurious areas, it's a place that has everything from food, culture, to entertainment. If you want to see even more of Dublin, our stunning Victorian building is conveniently located within a short distance to both the city centre and Sandymount DART station, giving you access to a world of sights, shops, restaurants and hidden gems - and, with on-site parking for our guests, you can enjoy even more of what the area has to offer.

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