Conference and Sales Co-ordinator

Are you ready to take the next step in your hospitality career? The Shearwater Hotel & Spa is seeking a dynamic and motivated Conference and Sales Co-ordinator to join our well-established team. What's in it for you?

• Free Onsite Parking
• Subsidised Lunches
• Discounted Rates at Comer Group Ireland managed Hotels, Spa & Leisure Facilities, and Restaurants

• In consultation with the hotel GM to devise and implement the pricing strategy.
• Support the operations team, where necessary.
• Liaise with Operations Manager prior to and during events.
• Keep all functions sheets up to date with all necessary details.
• Keep Hotsoft up to date with booking, payments, and invoicing.
• React to event inquiries and emails in a speedy manner.
• Provide tours of the venue to clients.
• Organise various aspects of events.
• Deliver excellent customer service to clients and potential clients.
• Be the first point of contact for sales and events.
• Develop relationships with key contacts and carry out client visits.
• Develop & promote the hotel in the local community.
• Participate in local & national collective initiatives aimed at drawing business to the region.
• Liaise with Group Sales & Marketing Manager & other hotel sales managers on a regular basis to ensure maximum group corporate presence for hotels.
• Represent the hotel at sales team meetings and other events as appropriate. Attend training courses/seminars as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in line with the company General Data Protection Regulation Policy and Confidentiality Agreement.

• A relevant qualification in Sales and Marketing is desirable but not essential.
• A keen interest in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry.
• Must possess a strong sense of concept development, in addition to communication, collaboration, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work intensely and independently to tight deadlines.
• Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of current & local affairs.
• A record of persistence, resourcefulness, organization, and success.
• A pleasant, cheerful, positive, and ambitious disposition eager to get the best of oneself and one's work.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within a hotel of the same or similar size.