Meeting & Events Executive
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Meeting & Events Executive - Maldron Tallaght We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Meeting & Events Sales Executive in the Maldron Tallaght Objective of the Role Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Manager, the Meeting & Events Executive Sales Executive will be responsible for maximising the sales potential and achieving the Meeting & Events sales targets of hotel. Key Duties and Responsibilities
- To proactively generate meeting and events enquiries for the team.
- To work at promotional shows and stands to promote the hotel
- To meet weekly KPI targets on sales appointments and promotional shows
- To work with the proactive and reactive sales teams to deliver meetings and events budgeted revenue weekly/monthly
- To give input on activity and new ideas to generate revenue to the quarterly and annual sales and marketing plan
- To conduct site inspections on the property with potential clients
- To negotiate with clients and achieve maximum revenue/profit potential while satisfying client needs.
- To comfortably entertain appropriate clients when required.
- To close prospects as confirmed bookings and maximise all revenue potential by upselling in all revenue producing areas.
- 1 – 2 years previous event sales or coordinating experience in a hotel or venue
- Experience working with customers
- An excellent command of the English language
- Excellent organisational skills
- Possess the ability to see an opportunity act on it to secure revenue for the Hotel.
- Strong selling and interpersonal skills.
- High level of creativity.
- Full driving license is essential
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