Wedding & Events Sales Coordinator

Fota Island Resort; Cobh; Presencial; EUR 21.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discount on Dining options up to 50%

Reduction on accommodation for family

Discount for Spa treatments and产品

Use of Health Clubs

Staff Dining Facilities

Staff Parking

Group Risk Scheme Cover

Bike to Work Scheme

Wellness Program

Service Awards

Staff Appreciation Events

Descripción de la vacante

Fota Island Resort in Ireland is seeking a Wedding & Events Sales Co-ordinator to join the Events Department. This entry-level role provides a path into Event Management or Sales, working across weddings, corporate events, and site tours.

You will manage enquiries, use Opera Cloud, coordinate events, handle show rounds, and support daily office administration while building networks and pursuing new business opportunities. The role offers training, career development, and staff benefits.

Formación

• Desirable third level education in Event Management, Hospitality or Sales.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good business acumen and ability to grow Events.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure all Weddings and Events administration standards are met and follow up on enquiries.
• Utilise Opera Cloud input/booking procedures.
• Coordinate corporate events including show rounds of hotel and meeting rooms.
• Coordinate wedding arrangements with bride and groom, including tours and proposals.
• Site inspections with clients when required.
• Daily office administration duties with the Events team.
• Sales activities include site visits, upselling, cold calling and outreach.
• Build networks with organisations that may impact the business.
• Research market trends and generate new service ideas to stay competitive.
• Attend Sales and Marketing and other internal meetings.
• Flexible working hours as required by the business.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Innovation

Attention to detail

Presentation

Computer skills

Fluent English

Sales ambition

Educación

Event Management / Hospitality / Sales degree

Herramientas

Opera Cloud

Descripción del empleo

Whether in our kitchens, dining rooms, event venues or offices, our singular purpose is to captivate guests with our unparalleled quality, service, and food and wine knowledge. We achieve this only through the excellence, innovation and passion of our team members.

Fota Island Resort are currently recruiting for a Wedding & Events Sales Co-ordinator to join our dynamic and professional team within the Events Department.

This is an entry level position which provides an excellent opportunity for developing a career in Event Management or Sales.

Staff Benefits Include:

• Discount on Dining options of up to 50%
• Reduction on accommodation for family and friends
• Discount for Spa treatments and products
• Use of Health Clubs
• Staff Dining Facilities
• Staff Parking
• Group Risk Scheme Cover
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Wellness Program
• Service Awards
• Staff Appreciation Events

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Weddings and Events administration standards are met as per current response time to enquiries and correspondence and maintain system for active follow-up
• Utilise Opera Cloud input/booking procedures as per current Standards.
• Coordination of corporate events including show rounds of hotel and meeting rooms
• Coordination of wedding arrangements with bride and groom, including initial hotel and grounds tour, reception plans, and proposals
• Site Inspections with clients when required
• Daily office administration duties in collaboration with the Events team
• Sales responsibilities include showing potential customers around the hotel, upselling every department, as well as looking for new business opportunities through cold calling, telephone sales, mail shots, and other methods.
• Build network in organisations that may directly or indirectly impact our business as appropriate
• Research market trends and generate new ideas for service and products that will maintain a Competitive and leading edge over our Competitive set
• Attend Sales and Marketing Meetings and any other internal meetings where required
• Flexible working hours as the business requires

What We Are Looking For

• Third level education in Event Management, Hospitality or Sales desirable
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent business acumen and innovation to grow Events
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Immaculate grooming/presentation.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Fluent English
• Ambition in the area of Sales and Events
• Previous experience desirable
• Excellent customer service, professional etiquette, communication (oral and written), negotiation skills, corporate networking

If you are seeking a rewarding career that involves first rate training and education, mentoring and development, attractive compensation, and inspiring rewards and recognition, consider joining the Fota Collection team.