Sales Manager

The Marine Hotel Sutton is looking for an ambitious, energetic and commercially focused Sales Manager to join our team and help drive the next chapter of our business.

Part of Ardán Collective Group, The Marine is a distinctive coastal hotel with a strong local following, a beautiful setting and an exciting opportunity to grow its position as a destination for stays, meetings, conferences, weddings, celebrations and family occasions.

This is a hands\-on sales role for a natural relationship\-builder who enjoys picking up the phone, opening doors, creating opportunities, following up leads and converting enquiries into confirmed business.

The Role

As Sales Manager, you will take an active role in developing and growing revenue across our bedrooms, meetings and conferences, weddings, private events and family celebrations.

You will balance proactive sales activity with the fast and effective conversion of incoming enquiries, ensuring that every commercial opportunity is maximised.

You will be responsible for building a strong pipeline of new business while developing long\-term relationships with existing clients, local businesses, agencies, event organisers and community contacts.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a proactive sales plan focused on driving revenue across bedrooms, meetings, conferences, weddings and events.


• Identify and target new business opportunities through outbound calls, meetings, networking, site visits, sales appointments and local business development.


• Build strong relationships with corporate clients, local businesses, agencies, wedding planners, event organisers and community groups.


• Manage and convert incoming enquiries quickly, professionally and commercially.


• Drive conversion of bedroom enquiries, group bookings, corporate accommodation and event\-related stays.


• Proactively sell our meeting and conference facilities to businesses and organisations.


• Develop the weddings and celebrations market, converting enquiries into site visits and confirmed bookings.


• Grow revenue from family events, private parties, celebrations and social gatherings.


• Conduct hotel and event space show\-arounds that inspire customers and demonstrate the value of The Marine.


• Create tailored proposals and packages that meet the needs of each client while maximising revenue.


• Maintain an active sales pipeline and ensure consistent follow\-up on all enquiries and opportunities.


• Work closely with the General Manager, Reservations, Front Office, Food \& Beverage and Events teams to ensure a seamless customer journey.


• Identify opportunities to upsell bedrooms, food \& beverage, meeting rooms, packages and additional services.


• Maintain accurate records of activity, enquiries, conversion and future business opportunities.


• Attend relevant networking events, trade shows and local business events to increase the hotel's profile.


• Develop and maintain a strong database of prospective and existing clients.


• Monitor competitor activity and identify opportunities for The Marine to stand out in the market.


• Contribute to sales targets, budgets and commercial strategy.

• Has proven sales experience within hospitality, hotels or events.


• Is genuinely proactive and enjoys generating new business.


• Has a natural ability to build rapport and establish long\-term relationships.


• Is confident making sales calls, arranging meetings and asking for the business.


• Is equally strong at reactive selling and converting incoming enquiries.


• Understands the importance of speed, follow\-up and attention to detail in converting enquiries.


• Is commercially minded and motivated by achieving and exceeding targets.


• Has excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.


• Is confident presenting hotel facilities and event spaces to potential clients.


• Can manage multiple sales opportunities and priorities at the same time.


• Is organised, energetic and self\-motivated.


• Has a genuine interest in hospitality and creating memorable experiences for guests and clients.


• Is comfortable working independently while being a strong team player.


• Has a positive, solutions\-focused approach and the confidence to pick up the phone and make things happen.

In this role, success will be measured not just by responding to enquiries, but by creating demand and converting opportunities.

You'll be expected to build a healthy sales pipeline, increase corporate and group room business, grow meetings and conferences, develop weddings and social events, improve enquiry conversion and establish The Marine as a first\-choice venue for both business and celebrations.

Why join The Marine \& Ardán Collective?

You'll be joining a growing hospitality group with the opportunity to make a real commercial impact.

The Marine Hotel Sutton offers a unique combination of coastal location, character, accommodation, meetings, dining and events, providing an excellent platform for an ambitious sales professional to develop new business and build lasting client relationships.

As part of Ardán Collective Group, you'll also have the opportunity to work within a wider hospitality environment and contribute to a group that values people, personality, quality and commercial performance.

Ready to make your mark?

If you're a confident, energetic and commercially driven sales professional who loves the challenge of winning new business and turning enquiries into bookings, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a short covering note telling us why you're the right person to drive sales at The Marine Hotel Sutton.

Pay: €40,000\.00\-€50,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme


• Company events


• Employee assistance program


• Employee discount


• On\-site parking


• Sick pay

• Please outline how many years of direct sales experience you have working in this market?

Work Location: In person

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