Groups, Conference & Events Sales Executive, Entry Level

Groups, Conference and Events Sales Executive

Location: On site / Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland job type: Permanent / Full-time Sector and subsector: Hospitality | General Salary: Negotiable Salary A five-star career awaits at Carton House. We invite you to begin your next career chapter at Carton House – a storied and dynamic five-star resort destination and the first and only member of the Fairmont Hotel collection in Ireland. Nurturing a working environment built on fairness, inclusivity, and growth for all team members, we deliver the highest standard of service, turning moments into memories for all of our guests. We are currently recruiting a full time  Groups, Conference and Events Sales Executive  to join our Commercial team at Carton House. Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with clients to oversee the development, coordination and delivery of conferences, meetings and private events. 
• To produce detailed function sheets for each event and to send out in a timely fashion – to then work in collaboration with our operations team to ensure the delivery of the event exceeds our client's expectations.
• To communicate, maintain and develop new and existing client relationships.
• Manage operational and administrative functions to ensure specific projects are delivered efficiently.
• Ensuring excellent customer service and quality of service at all times.
• To work as part of the sales team; to contribute to & assist senior management in promoting hotel goals.
• Ensure there is fluid communication of all events to all hotel departments.
• To promote sell-up opportunity, cross-sell of F&B outlets as appropriate.

The successful candidate will have:

• Have a real understanding of hotel operations and specifically Conference and Events.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills with excellent spoken & written English.
• Knowledge of Opera ideal but not essential.
• A structured and organized approach to work planning

Why work for Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel?

• To be part of Accor’s large global hospitality network. 
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor Hotels worldwide.
• Additional annual leave with long service.
• Refer a Friend bonus of €250.
• Learning and development opportunities. 
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Strong team focus and team atmosphere.
• Meals and uniform are provided.
• Free parking.
• Team-building and social events organised throughout the year in line with our successful Awards and Recognition Scheme.
• Training is provided both on-the-job and through organised training seminars with both internal and external trainers.

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