Business Development Executive

Job description

Business Development Executive
Location: County Cavan

Are you a driven sales professional with a natural flair for building strong client relationships? Our client, a well-established four-star hotel and resort, is once again seeking a Business Development Executive to join their dynamic Sales & Marketing team. This exciting role offers the chance to contribute to the continued growth of a prestigious hospitality brand, working across both leisure and corporate markets.

The Role
As Business Development Executive, you’ll play a key role in driving new business and nurturing long-term partnerships. Reporting directly to the Sales & Marketing Manager/General Manager, you’ll work closely with a team of four Meetings & Events Coordinators to deliver on commercial targets.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and converting new business opportunities across MICE, corporate, group, and leisure markets

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with corporate clients, agents, tour operators, and event organisers

• Creating tailored proposals and delivering engaging presentations

• Representing the hotel at networking events, trade shows, and sales missions

• Conducting site inspections, client presentations, and familiarisation trips

• Collaborating with marketing on campaigns and promotions

• Maintaining CRM data and sales pipeline reports accurately

About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:

• 2+ years in a sales or business development role (hospitality experience is a plus)

• Familiarity with the Irish and UK corporate, MICE, or tourism sectors – or a strong willingness to learn

• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

• A proactive, commercially minded, and results-driven mindset

• A team player attitude with the ability to work independently

• Full clean driving licence and flexibility to travel

• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office

Package & Benefits

• Salary: From €50,000 (negotiable depending on experience) + performance-related bonus

• Pension scheme

• Healthcare benefits

• Free use of leisure facilities and gym

• Staff discounts across the hotel group

• Career development opportunities

• Flexible working model: 1 day in-office (Friday), 4 days remote/on the road

Key Details

• Reports to: Sales & Marketing Manager / General Manager

• Team Structure: 4 Meetings & Events Coordinators + Sales & Marketing Manager

• Start Date: ASAP – applications will be reviewed promptly for early interview scheduling

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with flexibility for client meetings and events

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in business development within a respected and growing four-star hotel and resort. You’ll be part of a supportive team, in a role that offers both autonomy and collaboration – all while helping shape the future of the hotel’s commercial success.