Staffline are searching for an experienced, talented Sales Manager for a 4 Star hotel in Galway. This is a unique opportunity for candidates with previous hospitality experience looking for their next career step.

• Seek out and helping to secure new Corporate Accommodation and Meetings business
• Manage portfolio of accounts in Corporate, MICE and Leisure segments in local and regional markets
• Develop, implement and monitor annual sales plans for the hotel
• Manage all aspects of proactive sales activities, ensuring sales resources are used to maximize revenue channels
• Assist in budget planning process
• Deliver agreed upon sales targets
• Network within industry, detecting and converting potential new business
• Maximise revenue by unlocking new business and upselling services within the property
• Manage multiple campaigns and targets at any given time
• Deliver excellent customer service by understanding in detail the customer needs and tailoring packages to meet these needs and providing clear communications to HOD's
• Utilize the full sales method mix, including self-sufficient lead generation, primarily through face-to-face meetings, telephone calls and networking
• Attend local, regional, national and international seminars, events and functions as necessary
• Complete hotel onsite inspections and tours with interested parties
• Continuously develop the public relations of the property within local, national and international markets

Candidates will be expected to have a flexible approach to work to attend events, meet diverse needs of clients, including but not limited to some after hours or weekend travel, exhibiting and entertaining.

• The ideal candidate will have:
• Minimum Third Level Sales or Business-related Degree
• 2-3 years' experience in Sales - preferably hospitality
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong experience in the Corporate Market
• Ability to use analytical tools to monitor and report
• Excellent Communication and organisational Skills
• Own transport as travel will be part of this role