Sales Executive

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

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.

Here\'s how you\'ll bring the K Club\'s trailblazing vision to life:

• Respond to enquiries/requests for group, catering & golf business within company policy. Define meeting specifics.
• Ability to manage guest room and meeting space inventories and suggest positive alternatives to ensure that business booked is within resort parameters.
• This role would be golf group champion.
• Process all correspondence within agreed time lines.
• Ensure all follow-up is conducted within agreed time lines
• Manage and maintain accurate account files
• Executes agreed sales strategy to achieve revenue goals.
• Adhere to correct event turnover process - ensure all files are accurate, all information is correct and agreed with client and that events are forecasted correctly.
• Use standard activities, traces and follow-up in Opera for all bookings.
• Develops contracts and correspondence, manages opportunity details and proactively develops customer solutions.
• Details events in line with customer requirements and ensure these are agreed and approved.
• Manage and develop relationships with multiple contacts in assigned market accounts.
• Maintains accurate and up to date account data and reporting using account management systems.
• To adhere to the Group/Wedding/Golf Policies regarding Space Holding, Releasing, Depositing & Cancellations
• To ensure all the menus, rooming list and all event and golf information are entered into the system a minimum of 14 days prior to an event
• To conduct Resort Site inspections with clients
• 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 DOSM and HOS on building new corporate accounts and creating Key Account Managers
• To ensure weekly Site Inspections are communicated to relevant departments in a timely manner
• To ensure the Enquiries, Business Won & Business Lost reports are sent out daily and accurate for all reservations
• To update Enquiries, Business Won & Business Lost on a daily basis and chasing business
• To provide sales and management team with accurate feedback.
• To ensure all Terms and Conditions pertaining to Groups and Companies at The K Club is updated
• To provide cover when required for all members of the Sales team
• Ensure Opera is up to date with current menus and forecasting
• 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

• Experience working in a Sales Role within the hospitality sector
• You are in possession of excellent communications and relationship building skills.
• You have the ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.
• You will join in as a confident team player and strive to make your mark with team members and customers alike
• An interest in golf is desirable

• The K Club is certified as a Great Place to Work
• A monthly service charge payment
• Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training programmes
• Great opportunities to progress your career
• Monthly recognition programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• 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.
• Discount on use of our golf courses
• Life Assurance

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