The 4* Arklow Bay Hotel located in the seaside town of Arklow, Co. Wicklow overlooking a beautiful and tranquil nature reserve are hiring for the role of Sales & Marketing Manager to join their team.
We are looking for a digitally focused, sales and marketing professional with a hotel background to join their team.
This candidate will work in an independent hotel, free of brand sales and marketing restrictions but will require the energy needed to drive forward a stand-alone hotel.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Sales & Marketing Manager will be responsible for leading the sales, marketing, and revenue strategy and objectives of the hotel. This includes overseeing the day-to-day operations of the sales, marketing, revenue management, events and the hotel brand strategy to ensure alignment with business goals and position The Arklow Bay Hotel as a top destination in Wicklow.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Develop, implement, and monitor the annual sales & marketing strategy, business plan and budget aligned with the business and financial objectives by category.
- Participate in all decisions and activate the agreed strategy in conjunction with the General Manger and Revenue Manager.
- Ensure delivery of revenue growth objectives through own initiative and effective leadership of the sales, marketing, events and revenue teams.
- Represent the hotel at local, regional, national and international sales activities including sales trips, network events and presentations, workshops, tradeshows and on-site FAM trips and client visits.
- Review all sales & marketing and revenue activities regularly and determine results and actions.
- Identify new business opportunities across all market segments.
- Stay informed on market trends, and competitor activities and align strategies to meet the market conditions as required.
- Complete weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting as required.
- Manage the relationship with key external partners including, PR agencies, representation agency, travel agent networks and digital marketing partners.
- Manage sales & marketing projects as required as per business requirements.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge and min 5 year experience in a similar sales and marketing role in hospitality industry
- Experience and knowledge in luxury sales & marketing market practices.
- Able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and experience in revenue management and sales & marketing management.
- Excellent communication, presentation and administrative skills.
- Demonstrates ability to direct, lead, develop and motivate a sales & marketing team.
- Be proactive and flexible as required to travel to the marketplace and entertain potential clients and FAM trips.
- Strong organisational and project management skills and the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Valid driving licence.
- Experience with Hotsoft a benefit
The Arklow Bay Hotel is an equal opportunity’s employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
Please note, we are only accepting applications from persons who have the permission/ right to live and work without restriction in Ireland.
For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Sales & Marketing Manager position please contact: Irene, HR manager at: hr@arklowbay.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €50,000.00-€55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Hospitality: 5 years (required)
- Sales & Marketing : 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person