Sales Executive

Doyle Collection; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Free meals on duty

Discounted rooms

50% off food

Excellent location

Public transport access

Job summary

The Doyle Collection's The Croke Park Hotel is seeking a results-oriented Sales Executive to drive MICE revenue across local, national and international markets.

You will develop relationships with corporate clients, DMCs, PCOs and agencies, manage a busy pipeline, and collaborate with revenue, marketing and operations to ensure seamless event delivery. A minimum of 3 years in hospitality sales is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in hospitality sales or events for a 4-star hotel.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed revenue targets.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Irish corporate, association, and agency markets.
• Experience with CRM and hotel PMS (Opera).

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new MICE business opportunities for the hotel.
• Develop relationships with key accounts, corporate clients, agencies, and associations.
• Collaborate with revenue, marketing and operations to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Represent the hotel at trade shows, site inspections and familiarization trips.
• Maintain sales activity and pipeline reporting via CRM.
• Meet or exceed revenue targets in the MICE segment.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activity and market demand.

Skills

Hospitality sales experience

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

CRM experience

Education

Third-level qualification in hospitality, business, or sales/marketing

Tools

CRM systems (Opera)

Hotel PMS (Opera)

Job description

Sales Executive

Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary & Great Benefits

Are you a results-oriented sales professional passionate about the hospitality industry? This exciting opening could be the opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Sales Executive looking after the MICE segment at The Croke Park hotel, adept at driving revenue growth. You will be instrumental in achieving sales targets and expanding our business.

As the MICE Sales Executive, you will be responsible for driving group, conference, and event business to the hotel from local, national, and international markets. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a collaborative and dynamic commercial team, focussing on developing strategic relationships with corporate clients, DMCs, PCOs, and agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and secure new MICE business opportunities for the hotel.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, corporate clients, agencies, and associations.
• Collaborate with revenue, marketing, and operational teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Represent the hotel at trade shows, networking events, site inspections, and familiarization trips.
• Maintain accurate sales activity and pipeline reporting via CRM systems.
• Meet or exceed individual and team revenue targets in the MICE segment.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activity, and market demand to adjust strategies accordingly.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience in hospitality sales or events within a 4-star hotel environment.
• Demonstrable track record of meeting/exceeding revenue targets.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the Irish corporate, association, and agency markets.
• Experience working with CRM systems and hotel PMS (e.g. Opera).
• Ability to travel for sales missions or international exhibitions.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.

Preferred:

• Experience working within an international hotel chain or global brand environment.
• Familiarity with SITE, or MPI networks.
• Third-level qualification in hospitality, business, or sales/marketing.

As a MICE Sales Executive at The Croke Park, you will be working for the family-owned Doyle Collection Hotel group, which means there are plenty of opportunities for your career to grow in Ireland and further afield in the UK and the USA!

The perks of working at The Croke Park Hotel

• 30 days of holiday including public holidays, increasing to 35 with length of service
• Free meals on duty as well as breakfast to get you started and all day tea and coffee for the caffeine lovers
• Discounted hotel rooms in the UK, Ireland and USA for you, your family and friends
• 50% off food when dining with the Doyle Collection
• Great location with easy access to public transport
• In-h