Director of Sales

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo is seeking an experienced Director of Sales to take ownership of our sales function and drive revenue growth across MICE, corporate, leisure, and wedding markets.

This is a key leadership role where you'll shape the hotel's sales strategy, foster strong client relationships, and lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional results.

Whether you're an experienced Director of Sales looking for your next challenge, or an ambitious Assistant Director of Sales ready to take the next step in your career, this could be an exciting opportunity to make your mark.

About the role

As Director of Sales, you will:

• Take full responsibility for delivering on revenue targets across MICE, corporate, leisure, and wedding business.
• Lead and inspire the Sales and Meetings & Events team, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Secure new business opportunities through proactive sales campaigns, client engagement, and networking.
• Represent the hotel at industry events, trade shows, and local business networks.
• Manage key accounts and develop new corporate relationships.
• Collaborate closely with the General Manager, Group Director of Sales, and Group Marketing team to execute commercial plans.
• Ensure effective use of CRM systems and deliver best-in-class client experiences during site visits and events.

What we're looking for

We're looking for a commercially focused hotel sales professional with a strong track record of developing business and building lasting client relationships.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Proven experience in hotel sales, with strong exposure to MICE, corporate, leisure and/or wedding markets.
• Experience managing key accounts and developing new business opportunities.
• A strong understanding of current trends in hotel sales and marketing.
• Proven leadership ability, or the ambition and capability to step into a senior sales leadership position.
• A proactive and strategic approach, with a genuine focus on achieving results.
• Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.

An award-winning workplace

Proud to be recognised as:

Great Place to Work® Certified
Ireland's Best Workplaces™ 2026
Ireland's Best Workplaces in Hospitality™ 2026
Ireland's Best Workplaces for Women™ 2026

A culture that develops leaders

At The iNUA Collection, we believe great leaders create great workplaces. We empower our managers and supervisors to make an impact, develop high-performing teams and shape the future of our hotels.

Through coaching, mentoring and development opportunities, we support our leaders to Learn, Evolve and Thrive while building rewarding careers within our growing collection.

More than just a job

• Leadership development through iNUA Academy
• Coaching, mentoring and succession planning opportunities
• Cross-property career opportunities within our growing collection of hotels
• Opportunities to broaden your experience and progress your career within the Group
• Colleague and Friends & Family rates across iNUA hotels
• Recognition programmes that celebrate individual and team success