Event Sales Executive
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Aramark. Dublin · no salary stated · we estimate €76,461–€111,950.
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What you'll do
- Guide clients from first enquiry through proposals, planning meetings, contracts, final arrangements and accurate billing
- Coordinate events with Guinness Storehouse departments, and lead venue tours and familiarisation visits
- Manage booking-system diaries and client records while maintaining relationships with named account groups and stakeholders
- Build relationships to win new business, support management’s development work and select events that fit revenue strategy
What you bring
- At least two years in tourism or hospitality, in conference and banqueting, corporate events or a related hospitality role
- You communicate well in spoken and written English and can plan, organise and manage details carefully
- You take initiative independently and understand the business events industry
Who this fits
This mid-level sales role suits someone who can manage client details independently while working with an in-house team. You may need to work late evenings and weekends.
From the employer
Job Description
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Event Sales Executive to work in the Sales & Events team at the Guinness Storehouse. Promote a professional image of both Guinness Storehouse and Aramark Ireland at all times both internally and externally.
About the Role
The candidate will have responsibility for coordinating and managing sales and event functions within the business.
Responsibilities
- Co-ordinating events and communicating with all departments within Guinness Storehouse.
- Responsibility of the full client journey including enquiry management, proposal generation, planning meetings with clients, contracting and coordinating final details, and ensure accurate billing.
- Conduct show-arounds of the Guinness Storehouse and facilitate FAM trips.
- Effective diary management of the in-house booking system and maintaining the client database.
- Relationship management with client accounts and key stakeholders (Diageo, DMC’c, Tour Operators, PCO’s).
- Assisting Management with business development activities as required.
- Understanding of the correct event business to take that aligns with the Guinness Storehouse’s revenue strategy.
- Networking, building and maintaining relationships with a view to securing new business.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- 3rd level qualification in business/or hospitality would be beneficial.
Required Skills
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience within the Tourism / Hospitality industry within a conference and banqueting, corporate events or hospitality role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent planning and organising skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Highly motivated self-starter with ability to work on own initiative.
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the business, including on occasion working late evenings and weekends.
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude to work.
- Proficiency in English language.
- Comfortable working within a busy and dynamic team/business.
- Good understanding of the business events industry.
Preferred Skills
- 3rd level qualification in business/or hospitality would be beneficial.
- Good understanding of the business events industry.
Additional Information
About Aramark
Aramark Ireland is a leader in food, facilities, and workplace services, supporting clients across healthcare, education, business, and the public sector. With over 40 years in Ireland and more than 8,000 colleagues across Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are committed to service excellence, innovation, sustainability, and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Aramark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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