Meeting Events jobs in Greystones, County Wicklow

The complex consists of the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin, Dublin Royal Convention Centre, Velvære Spa and Old Town Café, with further developments planned across the complex, bringing many exciting opportunities.

The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel is located in the heart of Dublin city centre at the crossroads of Golden Lane and Chancery Lane, close to some of Dublin’s most famous landmarks, including Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral and St Patrick’s Cathedral. The hotel is committed to delivering a high level of service and genuine Yes I Can! hospitality.

The contemporary Radisson Blu Royal Hotel features 234 guest bedrooms, along with extensive meeting and event facilities. Goldsmiths Hall can accommodate up to 400 delegates, while the dedicated first-floor meeting space features seven well-equipped meeting rooms with natural daylight. The spectacular seventh-floor Sky Suite offers private lift access, a private bar and panoramic views of Dublin City.

The Dublin Royal Convention Centre delivers world-class gatherings and events, offering flexible facilities suitable for everything from private boardroom meetings to professional conferences and gala events.

We are currently looking for a Meetings & Events Sales Executive to join our team at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin and Dublin Royal Convention Centre.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain the M&E Opera function diary, ensuring bookings and enquiries are accurately recorded.
• Input and maintain all relevant business and booking information.
• Maintain client accounts and liaise closely with the Meetings & Events, Reservations, Sales and Operations teams.
• Manage initial enquiries and prepare quotations and function packs for day and evening events.
• Compile and issue function and conference packs to clients.
• Process daily amendments relating to meetings and events.
• Prepare and issue contracts for confirmed business.
• Update and maintain client files in accordance with hotel standards.
• Coordinate meetings with clients to finalise event details.
• Manage own bookings through to completion.
• Prepare function sheets and ensure event information is accurate and up to date.
• Follow up on decision dates and maintain relevant activity reports.
• Complete relevant reports for the Meetings & Events department.
• Support the achievement of departmental budgets, including room hire and Food & Beverage revenue.
• Manage enquiries effectively and convert opportunities into confirmed business.
• Maximise revenue and average customer spend through appropriate upselling opportunities, including delegate packages and menus.
• Liaise with Rooms Revenue regarding conference room blocks.
• Assist the Sales team with researching potential clients and scheduling sales appointments.
• Carry out additional duties as required by the Sales team

Requirements

• A minimum of one year’s Meetings & Events Sales experience is required.
• Opera Cloud experience is an advantage but is not essential.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple enquiries and bookings.

Benefits

The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin is part of a growing and dynamic organisation that offers excellent opportunities for training, development and career progression.

Benefits include:

• Employee rates at Radisson Hotels worldwide for you, your family and friends
• Competitive rates of pay
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Employee Christmas and summer parties and regular team get-togethers
• Continuous training and development
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Promotion and transfer opportunities
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth

Our mission is to be perceived by our employees as“The Employer of Choice”, offering rewarding opportunities for professional and personal development in an environment where the“Yes I Can!” attitude is a way of life.

The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Food allowance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dublin, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?

Experience:

• Meetings and Events Sales Executive: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person