Red D are recruiting a Sales Manager for a luxury hotel in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hotel sales professional to join the commercial team of a luxury hotel. Reporting to the Director of Sales, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving revenue across bedrooms, meetings and events, and overall hotel business.

The role will focus on developing new business opportunities, managing key accounts, increasing market share and building strong relationships across the corporate, conference, incentive and leisure markets.

The Role

• Drive revenue across bedrooms, meetings and events, and overall hotel business.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow accounts and increase market share.
• Manage and develop key account relationships through regular communication and sales activity.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across the Irish market.
• Build strong relationships with corporate clients, destination management companies and industry partners.
• Conduct regular sales calls, client meetings and hotel show-rounds.
• Participate in relevant familiarisation trips and industry events.
• Monitor competitor activity and identify opportunities to attract new business.
• Ensure rates and contracts are managed in line with hotel policies and commercial objectives.
• Maintain accurate client records and sales activity using CRM systems.
• Complete regular account reviews to identify opportunities for additional revenue.
• Work closely with the Director of Sales and wider hotel team to achieve revenue objectives.
• Deliver value-added service and maintain strong client relationships.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in hotel sales, business development or account management.
• Proven ability to develop new business and grow existing accounts.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, conference, incentive and leisure markets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Commercially focused with a proactive approach to sales.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to manage key accounts.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using CRM systems.

About Red D Recruitment
Red D Recruitment specialise in hospitality recruitment across Ireland, the UK and Europe.
Red D recruit for senior management and executive roles across hotels, restaurants, workplace catering, tourism and visitor attractions. Clients range from luxury boutique hotels and leading restaurant groups to large-scale hospitality and catering operations.
Red D Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and identities. Selection is based on merit, skills and experience.
Red D Recruitment can only consider candidates with full, unrestricted permission to live and work in the EU. UK passport holders are also welcome to apply.