Strategic Groups, Conferences & Events Sales Executive

Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates

Refer a friend bonus

Meals provided

Uniform provided

Free parking

Employee benefit card

Job summary

Carton House, a five-star resort and the first and only Fairmont Hotel in Ireland, is seeking a Groups, Conference and Events Sales Executive to join the Sales & Marketing team. You will liaise with clients to plan and deliver conferences, meetings and private events, produce function sheets, coordinate with operations, and maintain strong client relationships.

The role requires 1–2 years in a similar role, a passion for service, accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of Opera ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients to oversee development, coordination and delivery of conferences, meetings and private events.
• Produce detailed function sheets and coordinate with operations to exceed client expectations.
• Communicate and develop relationships with new and existing clients.
• Manage administrative functions to deliver projects efficiently.
• Ensure excellent customer service and quality of service at all times.
• Collaborate with sales to promote hotel goals.
• Ensure fluid communication of events to all hotel departments.
• Promote sell-up opportunities and cross-sell F&B outlets.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Contract management

Opera (PMS)

Tools

Opera

Job description

Carton House, a five-star resort and the first and only Fairmont Hotel in Ireland, is seeking a Groups, Conference and Events Sales Executive to join the Sales & Marketing team. You will liaise with clients to plan and deliver conferences, meetings and private events, produce function sheets, coordinate with operations, and maintain strong client relationships.

The role requires 1–2 years in a similar role, a passion for service, accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure.