Sales Manager

Dalata Hotel GroupPortlaoise, County LaoisFull-timePermanent

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for hospitality? At Dalata Hotel Group, we believe that great teamwork and leadership are at the heart of hospitality. Dalata Hotel Group are currently looking for an experienced Sales Manager who is eager to take ownership, elevate their teams, and drive outstanding performance while continuing to grow professionally.

In this role, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of your team and contribute to the strategy of this hotel. If you are looking for the next opportunity or move in your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence, we invite you to be part of our thriving community at Dalata Hotel Group.

As Sales Manager, you will report to the General Manager. You will guide and manage hotel operations effectively, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, strategic growth, and high-performance standards while fostering a positive work environment and driving financial success.

Benefits

  • 50% Off F&B in all properties
  • €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata hotel
  • 30% off Friends & Family rate SAYE (Save As You Earn Scheme
  • Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
  • Performance-related bonus plan
  • Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey
  • Free employee meals on duty
  • Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
  • Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events

Your Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct lead generation, face-to-face meetings, negotiations, and site inspections, and attend trade shows and client events.
  • Track and analyze corporate account performance monthly to identify trends and initiate corrective actions.
  • Manage Corporate and Consortia RFPs to maximize hotel inclusion and analyze production reports to optimize business channels.
  • Drive meeting and conference bookings and report account performance to the General Manager and Central Office.
  • Collaborate on pricing strategies and forecasts with the General Manager and Revenue Manager.
  • Oversee the annual marketing budget and implement quarterly activity plans aligned with business needs.
  • Create and execute sales and marketing campaigns across media platforms, assessing ROI.
  • Develop promotional materials and manage online marketing efforts to drive direct sales via the hotel website.
  • Attended trade promotions and managed sales correspondence and contracts using the CRM system.
  • Conduct competitor analysis to monitor market trends and maintain the hotel's positive image.

What You Will Need:

  • 2 to 3 years of experience in a sales or marketing role, preferably in a hotel or customer-focused environment.
  • A creative thinker with an outgoing personality, capable of building new relationships and maintaining existing ones.
  • Proven experience in effective people management within a team environment.
  • Sales-focused, target-driven, and results-oriented.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to provide clear reports to clients and colleagues.
  • Confident, ambitious, and proactive in approach.

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