Sales Manager

We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager toplay a pivotal role in the pre-opening and launch of Sofitel Dublin AirportHotel-a luxury flagship property managed by the award-winning Arora Group inpartnership with Accor's Sofitel brand.

Directly connected to Terminal 2, thislandmark hotel will redefine the guest experience at one of Europe's busiestinternational gateways and will feature:

• 412 elegant guestrooms
• Extensive meetings and events facilities
• A spectacular rooftop bar with panoramic views across Dublin and the airport

A bit about what you will do...

The Sales Manager who will be responsibleto assist in creating a strategic sales & marketing plan with a focus onroom hire, food & beverage and associated bedroom targets; ensuring thereis a 'sales culture' amongst the team by planting monthly targets

• Develop and implement sales strategies toachieve revenue and occupancy targets.
• Identify, target, and secure new corporate,leisure, MICE, and group business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships withtravel agents, tour operators, corporate clients, event planners, and keystakeholders.
• Conduct regular sales calls, client visits,networking events, and presentations.
• Negotiate contracts, rates, and agreements tomaximize profitability.

More about you...

• Experience in managing a portfolio of local Corporate Companies and hunt for new business.
• Passion for building relationships with extranet providers and animate relationships in order to maximise productivity
• Previous experience as a Sales Manager achieved within a European market.
• Excellent communication, organisational skills and negotiation skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) are essential
• A clean driving license
• Experience of Delphi is essential and knowledge of reservations systems (Opera/OnQ) would be desirable

What's in it for you...

Competitive salary

But there's more...

• Free meals on duty.

• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.

• Food and beverage discounts.

• Christmas gifts and employee parties.

• Introduce a friend scheme.

• Life assurance scheme.

• Employee assistance programme.

• Arora star employee recognition.

• Long service recognition award.

Grow with us...

We are growing rapidly and with growth comesadvancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are excitingopportunities for career progression and development across our properties andbrands.