Radisson RED Galway is the first Radisson RED in Ireland and an exciting addition to Galway City, which opened in December 2024. A sister property to the Radisson BLU Royal Hotel, Dublin Royal Convention Centre, Velvaere Spa and more, each of our venues has its own distinct personality.
The role is an exciting position within our Sales & Marketing team. This role will be responsible for the day to day Sales activities for the Radisson RED Galway.
The role:
· Achieve budgeted goals by executing sales activities within assigned market segment.
· Target new Business in market segments as outlined in the complex Sales Plan.
· Meet budgeted sales goals for Corporate, Leisure, MICE business, by soliciting, selling, and confirming business as required.
· Identify and prospect for new accounts.
· Negotiate and close contracts with clients.
· Attend Industry events, international trade shows and Radisson sales blitz in key market cities within Ireland & overseas to develop new business and to contact existing clients.
· Contact in-house guests to foster additional business, repeat bookings, or referrals to other Radisson Hotels.
· Use outside sales calls to solicit existing and new business.
· Conduct on-site client inspections, client entertainment and FAM trips.
· Develop plans, special sales activities and promotions with specific market segments.
· Use Salesforce to track and monitor sales activities.
· Assist in the completion of monthly booking reports.
· Maintain effective & professional correspondence.
· Solicit files on a timely basis to confirm business.
· Co-ordinate activities related to booked business with other departments.
· Communicate guests’ requests to all departments in an effective and timely manner.
· Increase sales volume and profitability by assisting in developing and executing projects for assigned market areas as stated in the complex sales plan.
· Conduct market analysis to determine guest needs, occupancy potential, desired rates, etc.
· Enhance the hotel community image and stay up to date on competition, new developments, sales methods and technology within the industry.
· Provide feedback on changing market conditions and trends in our competitive set.
· Manage VIP guest requests on a daily basis.
· Attend Sales meetings on a regular basis.
· Assist with the completion of memberships, awards, application forms on behalf of the complex.
· Assist with month end reporting.
The ideal candidate:
A motivated, well-organized individual who has a deep understanding of prospecting and developing strong relationships with customers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven record of achieving sales goals and targets.
Builds strong relationships with Corporate, Leisure and MICE clients.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and has a positive outlook.
Customer focused and a team player.
Have a full clean driver’s license and their own transport.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 12 months
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person