Sales & Marketing Manager

The Kinsale Hotel & Spa are currently recruiting a Sales & Marketing manager. This is an important management position in the Company and you will play a pivotal role in the success of the overall sales, marketing and business development performance of the business.

Responsibilities include:

• Implement the overall sales and marketing plan for the Company
• Devise, implement and oversee social media and digital marketing strategies
• Building ongoing relationships with clients to increase revenue for the properties.
• Liaising with the GM and Directors on strategy in order to maximise sales potential.
• Review and develop sales plans for all revenue centres, Rooms, Food, Beverage, Private Events, etc
• Represent the Company at all relevant events in the region
• Overseeing office procedures to follow up on all enquiries and convert
• Become the point of contact for all event organisers, corporate bookers, meeting bookers and other potential clients.
• Develop Calendar of Events and themed promotions for the properties
• Work closely with Front Office and Revenue Manager on Room rates / yield
• Review and oversee updates to Website and other media platforms
• Protect the Brand, review and coordinate all print material, logo use, Branding, etc
• Attend weekly operations and Sales strategy meeting
• Maximise revenue and achieve sales targets while managing key accounts
• Conduct site visits with existing and potential customers.
• Carry out competitor research and analyse both locally and regionally
• Carry out a target-driven number of face-to-face sales calls weekly.
• Responsible for account management in particular with corporate and business groups.
• Manage and undertake local, regional, and national activities including trade shows, networking events, workshops, wedding fairs, presentations, etc.
• To review all past bookers and identify potential for future business
• To target and develop new conference business through cold calling, developing contacts and networking
• Target and develop groups for social functions
• You will be responsible for forecasting projected weekly and monthly revenue.
• To build a wedding business within the hotel, to arrange and host open evenings
• To conduct show rounds for potential events including weddings and conferences content for all hotel collateral including brochures, flyers, posters etc,.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 years previous experience in a similar environment.
• Hotel / Hospitality Sales and Marketing Management experience is essential.
• A proven sales track record.
• Complete computer literacy and attention to detail
• Own Car with full driving license is required.
• Highly motivated and capable of creating and maintaining a large client network.
• Well organised with an eye for detail.
• A natural people person who enjoys establishing and maintaining a network of professional contacts.
• Creative and analytical with the ability to persuade and negotiate effectively.
• Previous hotel sales experience is essential
• Experience in selling corporate accommodation, conference and meeting rooms, weddings, events, bar and restaurant

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €35,000.00-€45,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/11/2024
Reference ID: SMCD