Hotel Business Development Executive

Job description

The Noel Group is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading hospitality group for an experienced and commercially driven Hotel Business Development Executive to support two well-established 4-star hotel properties in Dublin and Kildare.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional to drive revenue growth across corporate, group, conference, leisure, and events markets while developing long-term client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

Responsibilities of a Hotel Business Development Executive:

• Generate, qualify, and convert new business leads.
• Conduct sales calls, client meetings, and site inspections.
• Prepare proposals and negotiate contracts, rates, and group agreements.
• Develop new revenue streams and grow existing business.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage and expand a portfolio of corporate accounts.
• Coordinate group, leisure, golf, and tour operator business.
• Maintain high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
• Drive MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Events) sales.
• Increase occupancy and bedroom revenue across both properties.
• Work alongside revenue management teams to maximise ADR, occupancy, and RevPAR performance.
• Develop relationships with local businesses, tourism partners, and industry organisations.

Responsibilities of a Hotel Business Development Executive:

• Previous hotel sales experience, particularly within Corporate, Group, and MICE segments.
• Strong business development and account management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• A proven history of achieving sales targets.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A full clean driving licence is desirable.

Benefits of the role:

• Salary of €40,000 DOE
• Performance-related incentives
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Pension scheme
• Reduced-rate health insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programmes