Sales Executive

Hodson Bay Hotel; Ireland; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided on duty

Free parking

Employee discounts at Hodson Bay Group

Job summary

Sheraton Athlone Hotel, part of the Hodson Bay Group and Marriott International, is seeking a driven sales professional.

You’ll build relationships, meet clients, and uncover opportunities to convert leads into confirmed business for conferences, corporate events, and guest experiences.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships and developing new business opportunities.
• Ambition, proactivity and a winning attitude are valued traits.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are key to success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with existing clients and grow key accounts.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities and events.
• Meet clients, host site visits, and showcase hotel capabilities.
• Represent Sheraton Athlone at networking and industry events.
• Follow up on enquiries and convert leads to confirmed business.
• Utilise Salesforce to manage relationships and track opportunities.

Skills

Relationship-building

Ambitious

Phone outreach

Organised

Team player

Commercial mindset

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Sheraton Athlone Hotel | Part of the Hodson Bay Group & Marriott International

Whether you’re a recent graduate with a passion for sales or someone with a couple of years’ experience looking for the next big step, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for…

At Sheraton Athlone Hotel, we don’t just sell bedrooms and meeting rooms, we create unforgettable experiences for businesses, event organisers, and guests from all over the world. As one of Ireland’s leading conference and events destinations, we’re a fast-paced, ambitious hotel that’s constantly evolving, and we’re looking for someone equally ambitious to join our sales team.

You’ll be part of a fun, supportive and high-performing team where you’ll learn, grow, and make a genuine impact from day one.

Why This Role?

This is not a “sit behind a desk and send emails” kind of sales job.

You’ll be building relationships, meeting clients, attending events, spotting new business opportunities, and helping some of Ireland’s biggest companies plan everything from conferences to corporate getaways.

You’ll work closely with our Sales Manager and experienced team while developing your own portfolio of accounts and creating new opportunities for the hotel. If you’re competitive, people-focused, commercially minded, and love the thrill of winning new business, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building strong relationships with existing clients and growing key accounts
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities
• Meeting clients, hosting site visits, and showcasing everything the hotel has to offer
• Representing Sheraton Athlone at networking and industry events
• Following up on enquiries and converting leads into confirmed business
• Using Salesforce to manage relationships and track opportunities
• Working with our marketing team to help promote the hotel
• Keeping up to date with market trends and identifying opportunities for growth
• Collaborating with different departments to ensure clients receive an exceptional experience
• Finding creative ways to increase revenue and drive business performance

What We’re Looking For

We’re less interested in how many years you’ve worked and more interested in who you are.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A natural relationship-builder who enjoys meeting people
• Ambitious, proactive and hungry to succeed
• Confident picking up the phone and starting conversations
• Organised, driven and focused on achieving results
• A team player who brings positive energy every day
• Commercially minded with a genuine interest in sales and business development

Sales, hospitality, marketing, business or customer service experience is a plus, but attitude, personality and drive are what matter most.

What’s In It For You?

• A genuine opportunity to build a long-term career in sales and hospitality
• Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development
• The chance to work for a globally recognised Marriott brand
• Complimentary access to the Sheraton Fitness Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool
• Meals provided while on duty
• Free parking
• Employee recognition programmes that celebrate success
• Sports & Social Club with regular events and activities
• Fantastic discounts across the Hodson Bay Group
• Exclusive Marriott International discounts at over 10,000 hotels worldwide

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your skills, build valuable business relationships, and be part of a team that genuinely enjoys what they do, we’d love to hear from you.

Bring your energy. Bring your ambition. We’ll help you build the career.

Hodson Bay Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation or support, please contact our HR team and we will be happy to make the necessary arrangements