Meetings and Events Sales Executive

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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 rate for your Friends & Family Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days) Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes 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
Responsibilities
Assist in generating inquiries for meetings and events as part of the sales team Support proactive and reactive sales efforts to achieve revenue targets for meetings and events on a weekly and monthly basis Help update the revenue board each week Assist in managing the payment structure for events and participate in project management meetings Contribute ideas to enhance revenue for the quarterly and annual sales and marketing plan Assist in conducting site inspections of the property for prospective clients Gather and manage feedback from clients, ensuring effective communication with other departments as needed Support negotiations with clients to maximize revenue while meeting their needs Assist in finalizing bookings and upselling where possible to enhance revenue potential Participate in managing inquiries from third-party platforms as needed Help with smaller conference bookings and review function sheets promptly each week
Qualifications
Previous experience in a customer service role is advantageous but not essential Interest in sales and the hospitality industry is a plus Strong communication skills with an excellent command of the English language Proactive attitude and ability to identify opportunities to support hotel revenue Basic interpersonal skills and willingness to learn and develop
About Us Dalata Hotel Group – We bring the heart of 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 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 Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. We understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime

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