Leisure Programme Executive

THE COMPANY

Established in 1970, Moloney & Kelly, part of the Abbey Group, is a full-service award-winning Destination Management Company specialising in luxury individual travel, leisure groups, and incentives in Ireland and the UK, focusing on delivering unique travel experiences to our clients.

With over 56 years’ experience, Moloney & Kelly are a team of expert staff offering a personalized service and delivering creative, exciting and successful client experiences.

WHY WORK FOR US

• Progressive Company
• Learning and development opportunities – individual training budget per year
• Active Social Committee and Green Team including free events throughout the year
• Deloitte Best Managed company for 15 consecutive years
• Hybrid/blended working option available
• Employee Assistance Programme – health & wellbeing support
• Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
• Flexible benefit contribution towards pension or health care plan
• Up to 60 days per year remote working abroad
• A paid day off on your birthday & an additional paid day off over the Christmas period
• The Abbey Group is proud to hold a certification for being a Great Place To Work UK & a Great Place to Work Ireland

TITLE OF VACANCY:

Leisure Programme Executive, Leisure Department, Dublin based, Hybrid.

A Leisure Programme Executive has a range of responsibilities aimed at creating and managing luxury travel experiences for clients.

CORE DUTIES INCLUDE:

The core objective of the position is to ensure the delivery of a top class and professional service to our worldwide client base.

• A hands-on approach to developing FIT & leisure business for Ireland from existing and potential new clients. Key to this will be developing a clear understanding of the client’s needs and deadlines, offering existing and new programmes to fulfil those needs and ensuring that the client has all the necessary material and information to present to their clients.
• Provide assistance to other Moloney & Kelly staff and trainees.
• Work with the Moloney & Kelly (and Abbey Group) team to ensure that company information and sample programmes are constantly updated, refreshed and reflect current special offers.
• Full utilisation of the Tourplan system, including, processing reservations, the preparation of client documents through the system, generate all client quotations and subsequent follow up, also ensuring that the confirmed proposal is accurately reflected in Tourplan.
• Take an active role in developing on ones existing skill set.
• Any agreed sales and marketing activities, either in Ireland or in the overseas marketplace. This could take the form of either desk-based activities or direct agent/client interaction.
• Responsibility for operating the Department’s 24-hour emergency phone numbers on a rotational basis shared with other staff members from the FIT & Online Department.
• Depending on role - some international travel may be required and will be in compliance with the company’s Business Travel Policy.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time by your Manager or Director (and this could be in another Department within Moloney & Kelly or Abbey The Destination Experts Ireland).

REQUIREMENTS:

Essential:

• Fluency in verbal and written English.
• Capable of developing client proposals and operating those programs to the highest level within a fast paced and competitive environment.
• Ability to meet agreed timelines/deadlines.
• Adhering to the work model (Hybrid or Remote work) as part of agreed contract.
• Good team player with excellent communication skills who demonstrates pro-activeness and initiative.
• Occasional Travel mainly within Ireland.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Ireland and the Irish Tourism product a distinct advantage.
• Experience in a similar role/company.

Abbey Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

• What are you salary expectations?
• Have you included a cover letter in your application?

Experience:

• Tourism: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in 25/26 Merchants Quay, Dublin 8 D08 NT3K

Reference ID: LPExec