Events Executive

At The K Club, we are currently seeking a Events Executive to join our Resort Sales Team.

A UNIQUE RESORT

The K Club is a truly captivating leisure destination tucked away in lush Irish countryside - yet on Dublin's doorstep. We are a unique resort, a renowned place of celebration, with a spirited history that spans hundreds of years.

We're a 5 star destination which prides itself on having an incredible 5 star team to match. Across our 550 acre estate, we offer a tremendous variety of career opportunities for those who are looking to become part of team that strives to help one another shine.

The K Club is an industry trailblazer. We welcome innovative thinking, bold ideas and insights garnered from your own experience. We're certified as a Great Place to Work by our very own employees. That's because our hardworking team members feel listened to, encouraged and appreciated.

If this sounds like the place where you could begin the next exciting chapter in your career, let's talk.

About Us:

The K Club is a truly captivating leisure destination secreted away in lush Irish countryside - yet on Dublin's doorstep - we are a unique resort, a renowned place of celebration, with a spirited history that spans hundreds of years. Across the 550 acres of our stunning resort we offer a tremendous variety of career opportunities.

At The K Club, we encourage all of our team members when introducing their own ideas, insights and innovations to their respective roles; we want you to embrace the trailblazing spirit we are renowned for.

We also support our team members in pro-actively bringing our brand principles to life on a daily basis. If this sounds like a place where you could shine, we want to talk to you.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure all the menus, rooming list and all event information are entered into the system a minimum of 14 days prior to an event
• To conduct Resort Site inspections
• To create profiles for all New Contacts/Companies in Opera, and update Existing profiles where required
• To develop and maintain relationships with new & existing clients
• To work with Sales Manager on building new corporate accounts and creating Key Account Managers
• To ensure weekly function sheet & forecasting reports are issued to the resort every Wednesday afternoon
• To ensure weekly Resort Pre-Con is hosted by a member of the Events team weekly
• To ensure weekly Site Inspections are communicated timely to Resort Operations
• To ensure the Enquiries, Business Won & Business Lost is sent out daily and accurate for all reservations
• To update Enquiries, Business Won & Business Lost daily and chasing business
• To liaise with Executive Chef regarding seasonal menu requirements, formatting and saving to the Sales Drive
• To in-put menus into Opera
• To liaise with Sommeliers re updates on the wine list & updating Opera
• To compile a Catering Calendar of Events
• To produce productions weekly reports to account for lost and regretted business with feedback on reasons
• To ensure effective transfer of potential sales leads to relevant Salesperson

Qualifications:

• Experience in a sales role within the hospitality industry, preferably in a luxury or 5-star hotel.
• Proven track record of successfully converting leads into confirmed bookings.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training programmes
• Fantastic opportunities to progress your career
• Monthly service charge payment
• Bike to work scheme
• Monthly recognition programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social events
• Uniform
• Meals while on duty
• Discounts on stays at the resort and on Food & Beverage for you and your family and friends
• Life Assurance

Data Retention

Please note that all applications and CV's submitted for a role at The K Club will be kept on file for a period of 12 months.

Should you not wish for your data to be held following the closure of the application process then we would ask that you please make note of this when submitting your application.

The Human Resources Team

The K Club