Conference and Events Sales Manager

3 weeks ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland The Metropole Hotel Full time

Conference and Events Sales Manager 

Place of Work: Sales office at The Metropole Hotel Cork  

Report To: General Manager of The Metropole Hotel Cork and to liaise with the Group Sales & Marketing Team for Trigon Hotels 

Join Our Team as a Sales and Events Sales Manager 

Are you ready to be part of an exciting transformation? The Metropole Hotel in Cork is the Grand Dame of Cork and we will shortly be unveiling a stunning new ballroom that will be the jewel of our crown. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic Conference & Events Sales Manager to join our team and help us create unforgettable experiences for our guests 

What You'll Do: 

  • Event Co-ordination Extraordinaire: You'll manage everything from weddings to conferences to special events. With our new ballroom, the sky's the limit 
  • Guest Experience Guru: Ensure every event is seamless and spectacular, making each guest feel like a VIP. 
  • Sales Superstar: Work closely with our Central Sales & Marketing team for mentoring and support. You'll learn from the best in the business 
  • Monthly Pace Reporting: Keep us on track with regular updates on wedding, conference, and event segments. Your insights will be crucial for our success 
  • Creative Collaborator: Bring your fresh ideas to the table to help us innovate and improve our services continuously. 
  • Team Player: Work with an amazing group of people who are passionate about hospitality and excellence. 

What We're Looking For: 

  • Passion and Enthusiasm: You love what you do and it shows 
  • Organizational Skills: You can juggle multiple tasks without breaking a sweat. 
  • Communication Pro: Clear, concise, and friendly-you know how to get your point across. 
  • Experience: Previous experience in sales, event planning, or hospitality is a plus. 
  • Innovation: Always looking for new and better ways to do things.  

Why You'll Love It Here: 

  • Mentorship: Learn and grow with guidance from our Central Sales & Marketing team. 
  • Exciting Projects: Be a part of the hotel's major upgrade and the launch of our beautiful new ballroom. 
  • Team Spirit: Work in a fun, supportive environment with people who care about what they do. 
  • Professional Growth: Opportunities for career development and advancement. 

Ready to bring your energy and expertise to our team? Apply today and be part of something truly special 

The nuts and bolts of the role:  

  • To analyse and generate all relevant business for The Metropole Hotel Cork. Liaise with all clients, ascertaining their requirements and coordinating these needs to ensure the successful execution of all events (large or small).  
  • To ensure that all email and phone enquiries for meeting and events are answered within 2 hours of receiving the detail (this applies Monday - Friday). 
  • Take an active part and contribute to the weekly sales meeting and report on weekly & monthly C&E sales activity and revenues for the hotel. 
  • Prepare monthly forecast reports for C&E revenues and report to the GM every Wednesday with the 3 month forecast data and CC the Central Sales & Marketing Team with this information.  
  • To ensure that all revenues converted at the hotel are profitable and are in line with budgets with accurate conversion statistics to inform data driven insights on your sales performance. 
  • You will be required at times to assist with the workings of individual P&L's for specific events. 
  • Prepare monthly Top 10 client reports based on total C&E net revenue generated.  
  • As part of this role, there is a responsibility to work on four new lead generations per week to be shared with our Trigon Sales & Marketing team. 
  • Taking responsibility when creating both individual and company profiles in the PMS to include all details from Company Name | Full Address | Company Contact Name | Contact Landline/Mobile | Company Email Address and in line with GDPR. Updating company profiles in PMS/CRM with client notes & requests. 
  • Co-ordinate all wedding business for The Metropole Hotel Cork and prepare PACE reports.  
  • Co-ordinate the delivery of 2 wedding showcases at The Metropole Hotel Cork each year. 
  • Co-ordinate with operations on a daily basis to ensure our delivery is #PPP (passionate pursuit of perfection) 
  • Manage and co-ordinate the availability of up-to-date menus for all events liaising with the Head Chef at The Metropole Hotel Cork.  
  • Utilise the company SOP on-site inspections and train all the relevant teams. 
  • To ensure the co-ordination of full office presence is agreed on for when office holidays are taking place. 
  • To ensure every event receives an event contract which must be signed by the client and updated final details are contracted in line with SOPs.  
  • To ensure where possible that all meeting and events space is setup in an appropriate fashion for all site inspections to ensure that best possible outcome and presentation. 
  • To assist with external shows and attend Trade Exhibitions and consumer shows to promote Trigon Hotels (mainly Leisure focused & local MICE) when requested. 
  • Attend weekly HOD meeting The Metropole Hotel Cork and co-ordinate and prepare all detail for this meeting for this department.  

Benefits

  • Competitive rate of pay
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Access to our Company Pension Scheme
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Friends & Family discounts across our restaurants
  • Special rates in our hotel accommodation
  • Paid internal and external training days
  • Access to Trained Mental Health First Aiders
  • Team Member Social & Wellbeing Events
  • Team Member Annual Awards, Service Recognition, Monthly Team Member of The Month
  • Meals on Duty
  • Assistance with Leap Cards

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