Wedding & Events Sales Manager Full Time

Hotel Talent are actively recruiting for a Wedding & Events Sales Manager for a hotel operation. Senior Management position in the hotel

Role:

• Generate new leads and ideas for increased sales & revenue
• Meeting, and exceeding where possible, sales targets annually
• Operate and maintain a computerised system (pipe drive & room master) for responding and coordinating and tracking sales enquiries, bookings and availability.
• Meet prospective clients for show-arounds for weddings, private and corporate functions.
• Ensure a prompt and professional response and follow-up to sales enquiries.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports outlining the Business on the Books for the current and following years.
• Generate quotations for prospective bookings and timely follow ups.
• Liaise with clients in relation to coordinating the intricate details of their events.
• Monitor, co-ordinate and communicate event bookings, ensuring accuracy of billing and information, maintaining up to date profiles, and recording client feedback post event.
• Generate sufficient information for invoicing of events.
• Up-sell products and services throughout the event process to maximise revenue.
• Meet and greet all clients during the event phase and ensure the smooth handover of the event to the operations team for the execution of details.
• Management of customer feedback including responding to guest problems and complaints relating to Weddings and Events.
• To attend weekly HOD meetings and schedule departmental banqueting team meetings
• Liaise and maintain a relationship with other departments to ensure the effective, efficient and smooth running of events.
• Assist in promotional and marketing activities as required.
• Assist with the development of brochures and sales/promotional materials.
• Assist with updates and postings to Social Media sites.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual sales and events targets.
• Attend workshops, exhibitions and promotional events where required.
• Monitor & work closely with other members of the events team. Provide support, leadership & training to relevant team members.

Ideal Candidate

• Must be an efficient multi-tasker, highly organized, and detail oriented
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient in all social media channels
• Excellent organizational skills
• Customer-service orientated
• Salary guide €50-55k plus bonus 

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