Meetings and Events Executive - Specific Purpose - Maternity Cover

Meetings and Events Executive - Specific Purpose - Maternity Cover

Reporting to the Area Director of Sales/General Manager, you will assist in maximizing the sales potential and support the achievement of the meetings and events sales targets for the hotel.

Fixed Term Contract - 39 hours per week

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

Your Responsibilities

• Assist in generating inquiries for meetings and events as part of the sales team.
• Support the proactive and reactive sales efforts to help 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 assist in reviewing function sheets promptly each week.

What You Will Need

• Previous experience in a customer service role is advantageous but not essential.
• An interest in sales and the hospitality industry is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with an excellent command of the English language.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to identify opportunities to support hotel revenue.
• Basic interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn and develop.

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. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please