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.

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 perso

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.