Wedding and Events Executive

Bridge House Hotel & Leisure Club , Tullamore; Tullamore; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Wellness programme

Gym membership

Bike to work

Training & development

Job summary

The Bridge House Hotel & Leisure Club in Tullamore is seeking a Wedding & Events Executive to drive enquiries into bookings and promote the hotel’s wedding, conferences and events facilities. You will meet clients, prepare proposals, and coordinate with departments to ensure top service.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in weddings/events/hospitality, strong organisation, and proficiency with hotel software. Flexible hours including evenings/weekends are expected; fluent English is essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in weddings, events, sales or hospitality.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Commercially aware with a positive can-do attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sales-focused with a customer-centric approach.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with hotel/event software (e.g., Hotsoft).
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Manage wedding and events enquiries and convert them into bookings.
• Sell the hotel’s wedding, conferences and events facilities.
• Meet with prospective clients for conferences and weddings.
• Prepare proposals, contracts and function sheets.
• Coordinate with hotel departments to ensure high service levels.
• Coordinate with external suppliers (florists, musicians, car hire).
• Track deposits, contracts and final payments.
• Act as hotel ambassador for conferences, events and wedding show-arounds.
• Organise and attend wedding fairs and other Event Trade Shows.

Skills

Wedding events

Sales experience

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Flexible hours

Detail oriented

Hotel software

English fluency

Education

Hospitality/Event Management degree/diploma

Tools

Hotsoft

Job description

About Us

Nestled in the heart of Ireland, in the vibrant town of Tullamore, the Bridge House Hotel is one of the leading wedding venues in Offaly, perfectly located with easy access from Dublin, Galway, and Limerick.

Our luxurious four-star hotel is a family run hotel renowned across the Midlands and central Ireland for hosting unforgettable weddings, providing warm hospitality and memorable experiences for our guests. Weddings and Special Events are at the heart of what we do.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and people focused Wedding and Events Executive to join our friendly Sales and Marketing Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with people, enjoys planning memorable events and weddings.

Whether you already have events or wedding coordination experience or come from a background in hospitality, events sales or customer service, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all queries in relation to weddings and events enquiries and bookings and convert enquiries into confirmed wedding and event bookings
• Proactively handle events and wedding sales enquiries and sell Hotel’s Wedding, Conferences and Events facilities
• Meet with prospective clients both conference and weddings and showcase our hotel
• Prepare detailed documentation (proposals, contracts and function sheets) for all Wedding and Event bookings
• Coordinate with all relevant Hotel departments and stakeholders to ensure consistency and a high level of service throughout pre-event and post event
• Coordinate with external suppliers (Florists, Musicians, Car Hire)
• Track deposits, contracts and final payment
• Act as hotel ambassador for all conferences, events and wedding show arounds with potential clients
• Organise and attend Wedding Fairs and other Event Trade Shows

Key Skills & Requirements

• 2 years previous experience in weddings, events, sales or hospitality (preferably in a 4-star hotel)
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Commercially aware with a positive can-do attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Sales-driven with a customer-focused mindset
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• High attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in hotel management or event software (e.g. Hotsoft or similar)
• Fluent in English (oral and written)

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Event Management, or related field
• Knowledge of Irish wedding traditions and local suppliers
• Experience working in a family-owned or boutique hotel environment

Personal Attributes

• Warm, friendly, and approachable personality
• Enthusiastic and enjoys working with people
• Calm under pressure with a proactive attitudePassionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences
• Confident communicator

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Supportive family-oriented working environment.
• Certified “Great Place to Work”
• Bike to work scheme
• On site parking
• Wellness programme
• Gym membership
• Staff discounts
• Pension scheme
• Discounted Group Health Insurance
• Ongoing training and development

The Bridge House Hotel is an equal opportunity employer