Cluster Business Development Manager

Cluster Business Development Manager - Clayton Hotel City of London & Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park Why Dalata and the Clayton Hotels Dalata Hotel Group are the most successful and largest hotel group in Ireland, and now have a growing presence in the UK and Continental Europe. We operate the Clayton Hotel & Maldron Hotel brands alongside a number of partner hotels, and our portfolio consists of 51, primarily 4-star hotels situated in city-centre locations. We are continuing our sustained growth and expansion with the opening of new hotels in the following UK cities, Shoreditch London, Brighton & Manchester Cathedral Quarter. Dalata offers plenty of room for career growth, lots of responsibility and autonomy, and a brilliant work culture and so what better time to join our company and become part of our exciting future! We provide amazing staff benefits: - Access to Dalata Learning and Development programmes, including Apprenticeships programmes Opportunities for career progression and advancement within our hotel and the Dalata Hotel Group Competitive employee, friends & family rates for overnight stays in our Dalata Hotels 25% discount off Food & Beverage when using our Company Hotels Facilities Up to 33 days holiday (Inclusive of Bank Holidays) based on lenght of service Access to Life Works, our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support Regular employee appreciation events, including Staff parties through the year and monthly employee rewards programmes Complimentary use of the hotel gym Free employee meals on duty We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cluster Business Development Manager Overview of position We are looking for a motivated and sales orientated person to fill the role of Business Development Manager Clayton Hotel City of London & Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park, reporting into the Cluster Director Sales & Marketing. Ideally this person will have previous hotel or industry experience of 3 years in a similar or development role, a 3rd level Degree is required. Whilst training will be provided, along with continuous development in the position a good basic working of Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook is preferential. Key Duties and Responsibilities Source and win new corporate, function and special event business for the Hotel. Maintain existing accounts and generate new business from these accounts as per targets agreed. Support Sales & marketing Manager in production of daily/ weekly reports. Conduct an agreed amount of sales calls and site inspections to maintain and develop new business. Identify Key Competitors and carry our regular competitor analysis Prepare and execute specific annual and quarterly sales and marketing action plans in conjunction with Sales & Marketing Manager and the marketing executive. Maintain up to date client databases and the CRM system. To participate fully in all sales activities including sales researching, telesales, sales calls, corporate client entertaining, social events, promotions and FAM entertaining. Identify key competitors and carry out regular competitor analysis, monitoring their performance, rates and sales activity. Flexibility/Inter-changeability To be flexible and co-operative in the workplace so as to ensure the smooth and successful operation of the hotel. Flexibility within each job category/functional area will be required by the company and full inter-changeability between departments will be required. Dependent on business levels within the hotel, you will be required to assist with duties as directed by Management. These duties may include assistance in duties/operations in all areas of the hotel and/or its operation. Requirements: 3 years' experience in a similar role. 3rd level Degree Excellent organisational skills and the ability to oversee & delegate work to others. A warm, friendly and approachable personality when dealing with fellow staff and guests. The ability to work on their own initiative, as well as being capable of working as part of a team. About our culture: Dalata Hotel Group – Ireland's largest hotel group has a number of exciting positions on the horizon. As Dalata continues to grow and expand in Ireland and the UK it's more important than ever to have the right team alongside us, in the near future we will be opening the doors of new hotels creating many jobs and investing millions in the Irish and UK economy. We lead through our Dalata values of “Our People, Our Fairness, Our Service and Our Individuality”. If you have the right attitude and energy you will have great opportunities to progress within the group. Our company is a place where you can do great things – individually and as a team. You will have the opportunity to develop your talent, be recognised and rewarded for your commitment and pursue a fulfilling career. We also have a number of unique and recognised training programmes to aid your professional and personal development and pride ourselves on creating an objective, supportive and fair working environment for our employees. Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Equal Opportunities Employer. TPBN1_UKCT