Business Development Manager
- Munster
- €40,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Drive new business: Proactively hunt for group opportunities across MICE and leisure segments.
- Build relationships: Create and nurture strong connections with event planners, corporates, and group organisers.
- Win with presentations: Deliver engaging site visits and proposals that turn prospects into loyal clients.
- Champion revenue growth: Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to smash revenue targets and spot new opportunities.
- Stay ahead of trends: Track market shifts and competitor moves, bringing fresh ideas to the table.
- Deliver client excellence: Be the go-to contact for groups, ensuring a seamless, personalised experience.
- Network & Represent: Fly the flag at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events.
- Team up: Work cross-functionally with marketing, revenue, and operations to design standout group packages.
- Harness tech & data: Use digital tools and smart reporting to streamline workflows and track success.
- Champion sustainability: Integrate eco-friendly practices into group offerings, aligning with modern guest expectations.
- Minimum of two years' experience in a proactive sales role within the hospitality industry
- Proven track record of finding and winning new business and meeting all sales targets and goals
- Strong understanding of MICE market and corporate travel
- Good experience of a variety of CRM/Sales platforms
- Excellent negotiation, persuasion and closing skills
- Confident presenter and communicator
- Natural networking ability with a client-focused approach
- Performance bonus
- Relocation support
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance benefits
- Referral bonus
- Employee discounts and perks
- Training & career development opportunities
- Meals on duty
- Employee recognition programme / Social events
- Employee wellbeing support programme
- Travel assistance (Leap Cards)