Sales & Marketing Executive

Talbot Hotel Wexford, part of the Talbot Collection, are currently recruiting for a Sales & Marketing Executive to join our team. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Sales & Marketing activities of the Talbot Hotel Wexford, Talbot Suites at Stonebridge and Newbay House. The Sales & Marketing Executive will report to the Sales and Marketing Manager and the General Manager.

The Talbot Collection are one of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2024 as awarded by the Great Place to Work. Come experience it for yourself and join our team.

Role Specific Duties:

Strategy

·        Develop an advertising and promotional plan which is effective in terms of cost and market penetration for Talbot Collection Wexford.

·        Plan and implement sales strategies for the Talbot Collection, Wexford.

·        Profile and drive new clients and prospects for the Talbot Collection Wexford.

·        Achieve a high profile for yourself and the brand in the marketplace by regular client meeting and entertainment at the properties of the Talbot Collection Wexford.

·        To liaise closely with the Sales & Marketing Manager & Area General Manager regarding all sales activities of the current and potential future properties of the Talbot Collection, Wexford.

Sales and Business Development

·        To increase overall sales through penetration of the corporate marketplace and booking agents for the Talbot Collection Wexford.

·        Responsibility for achieving sales turnover on annual budget figures for the Talbot Collection Wexford.

·        To work closely with the operating departments and with the other properties in The Collection to maximise service opportunities and thereby increase revenues of the Talbot Collection Wexford.

·        To manage the completion of all RFPs / FIT/Tour Series contracts solicitations ensuring they are completed accurately and in line with budgeted guidelines with the Revenue Departments in the Talbot Collection Wexford.

·        To monitor all brochure stock for Sales Department and keep a record of same at the Talbot Collection Wexford.

·        Develop and expand the food and beverage business of the hotel with particular emphasis on bar / restaurant sales and conference & banqueting at all properties of the Talbot Collection Wexford.

·        To develop an amicable and personable business relationship with clients, agencies and staff of the Talbot Collection Wexford.

Marketing Execution

·        Liaise with Area Sales & Marketing Manager on Marketing Material for Corporate Sales Activity

·        To manage and sustain all internet/GDS activity competently.

·        To monitor the market and complete a competitor’s analysis frequently incorporating this into target setting the following year.

Digital Marketing

·        Work closely with the Area Sales & Marketing Manager to manage the update all corporate content of websites for the Talbot Collection Wexford, on a regular basis ensuring that all information is up-to-date.

·        Support the Area Sales & Marketing Manager for all digital marketing ensuring an effective and positive online presence on all forums.

Minimum Requirements:

·        Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role;

·        Be highly motivated and driven to achieve targets;

·        Possess excellent interpersonal skills;

·        Excellent attention to detail;

·        Ability to manage multiple projects at one time and achieve results

Some of the benefits of joining the team:

• One of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2024 as awarded by the Great Place Work
• Join a company and culture that put their team first
• Training and Development Opportunities – we invest in our people
• Being part of a progressive & growing company.
• Contributory company pension scheme. (12 months service requirement);
• Company Life Insurance Scheme
• Free parking
• Staff meals
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Talbot Collection Friends and Family Rates on accommodation
• Bike to Work
• Christmas Savings Scheme

Talbot Hotel Wexford, part of the Talbot Collection, is an equal opportunities employer.