Job Description
Staycity Group: A Thriving Aparthotel Operator
Welcome to Staycity Group, a dynamic and rapidly expanding aparthotel operator making waves across Europe. With a strong track record of new aparthotels opening each year, we're on an unstoppable journey, with 33 exceptional properties across iconic European cities.
We're seeking a Sales Manager to join our Dublin team, where we have 6 busy Aparthotels. This is a full-time permanent role, offering an excellent opportunity for an individual with a great attitude and friendly manner to join the team at an exciting time for the group.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Hotel Sales, particularly in MICE, be very familiar with the Irish market, and have people managerial experience. Key responsibilities include:
- Securing and managing corporate accounts, and group agencies by building and maintaining professional relationships with key bookers.
- Providing timely, accurate, competitive quotes on all corporate and long-stay enquiries while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.
- Maintaining accurate records of all prices, sales, and activity reports.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Paid Maternity, Surrogacy, Adoptive & Paternity leave
- Generous Annual Leave
- Competitive bonus
- Pension Scheme.
- Discounted rates for overnight stays for you, and your family and friends
- Refer and earn scheme if you successfully refer a friend to work with us
- TaxSaver commuter scheme (only applicable in Ireland)
- Cycle to work scheme- to support a healthy lifestyle and our planet (only applicable in Ireland/UK)
- Education Support to help you foster new skills, build confidence and flourish
- Volunteer days: 2 paid volunteer days per year to support causes in your local community
- EAP: Support for you and your family when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Long service rewards
Key skills and qualifications include:
- Hotel/Aparthotel Sales, particularly in the MICE area
- People managerial experience
- Knowledge of the Irish Hotel/Aparthotel/Property market
- New business generation
- Corporate Business Travel, Group and Extended stay segments
- Knowledge of Sales Force/Opera/IDEAS/Agency360/LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Local market and GDS knowledge is preferred
What will you be doing?
Social: You will assist in planning local and national sales activities, network and socialise with the wider teams, and attend trade shows and presentations to promote the group portfolio.
Communication: An important part of our sales teams is communication. Meeting and speaking with new and existing clients, securing and managing new corporate accounts by building and maintaining professional working relationships.
Promotion: Actively and dynamically promote the Staycity Group through sales and marketing activity including promotional road shows and presentations undertaken by the company.
Join us in this exciting and ever-evolving journey, where you'll be supported, inspired, and encouraged to reach your full potential. Let's make the world a little brighter, one guest at a time.