Sales Executive

Sales Executive - Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge & Maldron Hotel Merrion Road Benefit from Dalata Academy programmes, courses and learning tools that equip you with essential skills and knowledge while also providing exposure to senior team members who can mentor you along the way. We are committed to promoting from within, so your dedication can lead to exciting internal opportunities. If you are ready to enhance your career and make an impact in a supportive environment, join us at Dalata Hotel Group Benefits Free employee meals on duty 50% Off F&B in all properties €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels 30% off the Friends & Family rate Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days) Employee Assistance Programme. Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes SAYE (Save As You Earn Scheme) Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information) Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- support your career journey Staff Appreciation Initiatives, Fun Team Building Activities and regular charity events Your Job: Source and win new corporate functions and special events business for the Hotel. Maintain existing accounts and generate new business from these accounts as per targets agreed upon. Actively sell the image and services of the hotel both in print and verbally. Prepare and execute specific annual and quarterly sales and marketing action plans. Maintain up-to-date client databases and the CRM system. To participate fully in all sales activities, including sales researching, telesales, sales calls to the local & regional market, corporate client entertaining, social events, promotions and FAM entertaining. Identify key competitors and carry out regular competitor analysis, monitoring their performance, rates and sales activity. What You'll Need: To have at least 1 year's experience in a similar role in the hospitality sector. Reactive sales experience is a must with proactive sales experience desirable. Excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English. The role will involve travel; candidates must have access to a car for work and hold a full Driver's Licence. About Us Dalata Hotel Group We bring theheartof hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our 55 hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and well keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. Ours is a culture of integrity, fairness, and inclusion where you can flourish and have the opportunity to develop your talents, be recognised and rewarded and pursue a fulfilling career. We strive for success, are enthusiastic about what we do, and take responsibility for doing things right. Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers. Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process. Skills: Communication Sales Leadership Pro Active Time Management Lead Generation Benefits: Competitive Salary