Group Travel Trade Sales Executive

Job Ref: DAL3509 Branch: Dalata Hotel Group - Central Office Location: Central Office / Dublin Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 39 Posted date: 25/11/2025 Closing date: 02/01/2026 We are recruiting for a Group Travel Trade Sales Executive within our Group Sales team, based in Sandyford, Dublin. This is an exciting and varied role which requires an energetic and motivated individual with a foundational background in sales, account management processes, and ideally someone with leisure or hospitality experience. The environment is fast paced and is an excellent opportunity to develop within a group sales team. Reporting directly to the Group Travel Trade Sales Manager, the role requires an ability to work on one's initiative and ensure effective promotion of the brand and Group in the key market segment of leisure groups and tour operators. The candidate should be proactive and energetic with a proven track record in achieving sales targets. You should also have the ability to execute a focused sales plan for the agreed market segments and key accounts, be accountable and work to agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Key responsibilities: To assist the Group Travel Trade Sales Manager to maximise Group and FIT revenue throughout Dalata Hotel Group ensuring effective management of key tour and leisure operators through developing and maintaining relationships and capitalising on all opportunities from existing accounts. To source and develop all new opportunities in the market segment. Coordinate group quotations and meal bookings between hotels and tour operators in a timely manner. To participate fully in all sales activities including telecalls, arranging face-to-face meetings and entertaining through effective planning and time management. Attend and plan a series of Travel Trade Shows throughout the calendar year. Some international travel is required to fulfil this. Analyse and prepare monthly production reports and identify opportunities for sales development. Ensure the accurate processing, distribution, and recording of all sales correspondence through Dalata's systems including Zendesk, Go Nitro & Solver. Maintain up-to-date client databases and the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Key requirements: Ideally two years' experience of leisure sales within the hospitality industry Strong client relationship skills and account management experience Highly organised and a strong team player and ability to work in fast-paced environment Strong communication and time management skills Excellent attention to detail, spelling and grammar Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint Driven towards maximising sales and achieving market segment budgets Experience working with a CRM Fluency in English Benefits 50% Off F&B in all properties €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels 30% off Friends & Family rate Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes Pension scheme Development opportunities through our Dalata Academy About Us Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we 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 hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany and the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. 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 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. Dalata Hotel Group is Ireland's largest hotel group. We're excited to be rapidly growing in the UK and have recently expanded into Continental Europe. We have a large portfolio of wonderful hotels in over 17 cities, making Dalata Hotel Group your ideal choice for your next role in hospitality. At Dalata, our ambition is to be as welcoming and rewarding to our staff as we are to our guests. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.