Absolute Hotel Limerick, part of Talbot Collection, are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales & Marketing Manager to join our team. The Sales & Marketing Manager will report to the General Manager and the Group Commercial Manager.

The hotel is currently undergoing significant refurbishment works, including public areas, all conference and banqueting spaces and a full bar and restaurant refurbishment. In addition, the property will be rebranding to Talbot Hotel Limerick , marking an exciting new chapter for the business.

The successful candidate will be focused on retaining and maintaining existing business but will also have the drive and ability to attract and develop new business opportunities. They will work closely with the General Manager to oversee the development and implementation of the sales & marketing strategy.

Main Duties:

Support the General Manager in achieving budgeted sales
Confidently conduct face-to-face sales calls and present a tailored presentation to potential clients by effectively using a range of presentation skills
Confidently conduct telesales with current and future clients
Identify and analyse competition, both locally and regionally
Carry out market research and analyse business statistics both from portfolio and the booking engine, and give recommendations to increase revenue based on this information
Review, monitor and improve the hotel's online presence on official website and all third-party websites, reviewing content and images. Liaise with the website providers of the hotel to ensure optimisation of our online position
Oversee brochures, print material production and stock levels. To maintain photography and imagery for the hotel and oversee photography as and when required
Maintain an accurate and detailed database of information on clients, develop new database and undertake the development of the direct mail-shot programme in consultation with the Group Commercial Manager
Development of e-zines and management of the website and PPC campaigns
Develop and adopt a Social Media plan and oversee that this plan is actioned
Pre-book and participate at various tradeshows and consumer shows throughout the year
Represent the hotel at events and exhibitions and dealing with print work
Attend networking events with membership organisations with a view to promoting the hotel and the Talbot Collection
Assist with website development and maintain website ensuring that we are optimising on searches and google analytics
Produce weekly reports which will support your weekly Sales & Marketing activities

The successful candidate will have:

Relevant Sales and Marketing Qualifications
Minimum 4 years' experience in a Sales & Marketing management role
Strong outgoing personality, with excellent presentation, interpersonal skills and attention to detail
Proven record of meeting deadlines and targets
Full driving licence and own mode of transport

Some of the benefits of joining the team:

Join a company and culture that put their team first
Training and Development Opportunities - we invest in our people
Being part of a progressive & growing company
Contributory company pension scheme
Company Life Insurance Scheme
Staff meals
Employee Assistance Programme
Talbot Collection Friends and Family Rates on accommodation
Bike to Work
Christmas Savings Scheme

Absolute Hotel Limerick, part of the Talbot Collection is an equal opportunities employer.