This is a full-time maternity cover position from 1st September 2025 until end of July 2026 with the potential to extend. The role is office-based at Clandeboye Lodge and offers a 40 hours workweek, 5 days out of 7 days incl. weekends.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Your main duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing and developing strong relationships with potential and existing clients from the wedding, conference and leisure sectors
• Dealing with daily email correspondence related to new enquiries, existing business and other matters
• Conducting wedding and event showarounds and appointments with clients
• Provide event planning support and collaborate with wedding couples and event organisers to ensure a smooth and successful event
• Upselling products and services to maximise revenue opportunities
• Creating Banquet Event Orders and carrying out other daily administration tasks
• Liaising with the marketing team on marketing initiatives, guest feedback and business development opportunities.

Occasional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Attend training courses as required
• Occasionally assist the operations team to support service delivery
• Perform any other duties that may be requested by the sales manager and/or general manager

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Clandeboye Lodge is one of Northern Ireland’s top hotels, looking after 300+ events per year. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate looking for a challenging but flexible role with one of the most respected brands within Northern Ireland’s hospitality industry, recognised as North Down’s premier wedding & events venue. You’ll work closely with the general manager, three highly motivated colleagues in the sales team and a passionate events operations team to manage and oversee the full event sales cycle, from initial enquiry to post event follow up.

Your main duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing and developing strong relationships with potential and existing clients from the wedding, conference and leisure sectors
• Dealing with daily email correspondence related to new enquiries, existing business and other matters
• Conducting wedding and event showarounds and appointments with clients
• Provide event planning support and collaborate with wedding couples and event organisers to ensure a smooth and successful event
• Upselling products and services to maximise revenue opportunities
• Creating Banquet Event Orders and carrying out other daily administration tasks
• Liaising with the marketing team on marketing initiatives, guest feedback and business development opportunities

Occasional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Attend training courses as required
• Occasionally assist the operations team to support service delivery
• Perform any other duties that may be requested by the sales manager and/or general manage