Our Client now wish to recruit an expereienced Business Development Manager. Reporting to the Sales Manager the successful candidate duties will include:
* • To plan and organise weekly sales calls to both new and existing clients.
* • To ensure all sales queries are handled promptly and efficiently.
* • To be fully aware of our competitors and their rates.
* • To be fully aware of and promote the IHG brand.
* • To assist in the implementation of the hotel’s sales and marketing plan.
* • To compile sales reports.
* • To update all sales information.
* • To be aware and assist in the business activities of the hotel on a weekly basis.
* • To plan and attend showarounds, corporate evenings, family trips etc.
* • To effectively communicate with hotel reservations, front office, events and accounts.
* • To assist in the production of sales and hotel brochures.
* • Ensure all administration work is completed.
* • To attend meetings as required.
Ideal Candidate
Previous experience in a Business Development Managers role in a 4 or 5* hotel. Experience in a
hotel with large Conference and Banqueting facilities would be an advantage.
Knowledge of the local corporate market would be a distinct advantage.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Must be a car owner with a full clean drivers licence .
Alternatively you can call Stephen Kennedy on 01 6114342