Business Development Manager - Wicklow, Ireland - Burren Amber

Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Business Development Manager for our client, a beautiful 4* property in Wicklow.

This role will be a mix of office based and on the road meeting clients, attending events and trade shows.

Key responsibilities:
Liaise with the Director of Hospitality in adopting price strategies across the hotel. Build-on and develop relationships with current and new clients. Analyse current markets and identify new markets and potential clients. Tour & Corporate contracting. Organise and conduct site inspections and familiarization trips in conjunction with the Hotel team.

Manage the number and performance of third party and promotional websites and liaise with providers in ensuring optimisation of the hotels online position.

Oversee the guest feedback platforms i.e Google Reviews, TripAdvisor , Assist with managing the content of the Hotels website and social media platforms and any third party contractors that may be employed at any given time.

Develop and agree departmental sales plans and communicate them clearly to all parties.

Manage all promotional collateral from copyright through to design and print Ensure in house promotional material is current, effective and supports any new sales and marketing promotions.

Ensure that all client correspondence is tracked and recorded, including quotations and contracts.

Represent the hotel at consumer trade fairs, mall promotions and tourism events both at local and national Organise on and off-site client entertainment.

The Ideal Candidate:
Experience in sales, business development or a related field Experience within Hotels or the hospitality industry would be a distinct advantage Valid drivers license Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills BURAMB22 Skills: business development sales client management Benefits: See Description