Group Conference & Events Sales Manager

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Company Description A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara connects guests to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations. From pristine islands and tropical beaches to cosmopolitan cities, tranquil deserts and lush jungles, Anantara welcomes guests for journeys rich in discovery. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Manage the full event lifecycle—from enquiry to execution—for conferences, weddings, and corporate events Collaborate with Sales, Revenue, and F&B teams to ensure seamless, on-brand event delivery Drive revenue growth through effective forecasting, budgeting, and cost control Lead, train, and inspire a high-performing team aligned with Leading Hotels of the World (LQA) standards Build strong client relationships and ensure exceptional guest satisfaction Leadership Competencies: Self-motivated, energetic, and a positive role model for the team Strong communicator who adapts leadership style to different people and situations Fosters a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing team culture Empowers others to grow, perform, and align with hotel and individual goals Fully compliant and knowledgeable in LQA standards, ensuring consistent excellence What do we have to offer you? Competitive Salary Refer a Friend program - €500 bonus for a referral of your friend or acquaintance for a vacancy in Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel or another hotel of Minor Hotels Group Excellent Room Employee Rates in all Minor Hotels properties worldwide Unlimited access to the eLearning platform Increased holiday entitlement for long-service employees Meals whilst on duty in our employee restaurant Employee Recognition Awards Employee Assistance Program - mental health and wellbeing support Complimentary provision and laundry of uniforms Local employee discounted rates (Spa, restaurant, bar, rooftop) for employees with friends and family. And more Qualifications Proven experience in Conference & Events Sales within a hotel or luxury hospitality environment Demonstrated track record of achieving and managing conference and events revenue targets Qualification in Hospitality Management, Business, Sales, or a related discipline Strong commercial awareness with a relationship‑driven sales approach Excellent written and verbal communication skills High level of organisational ability with strong attention to detail Ability to collaborate effectively with operational and cross‑functional teams Legal right to work in Ireland Additional Information Must currently have the right to work In Ireland. To be fully aware of any menu updates, hotel promotions, corporate promotions or special. To be knowledgeable and informed about the introduction of products. To carry out cleaning as required. To liaise with other departments to ensure that all guest requests are attended to efficiently. To be ensure that section is set up for service. To ensure that requisition for products required is submitted to Sous Chef. To introduce new ideas and techniques to enhance guest experience. To ensure the hotel achieves the Leading Hotels of the World Quality Assurance targets and that the highest standards of luxury and quality delivered consistently to our guests. To deliver excellent care to our guests. To have an understanding of the Hotel’s Vision & Mission statement as communicated to the team. To ensure that areas of responsibility are clean and well maintained and cleaning checklists are adhered to. To report defective materials and equipment to the appropriate Departments. To ensure that the ambience in departments (lights, music and temperature) are controlled. To be vigilant throughout the Hotel to promote security. To have strong product knowledge of all areas of the hotel. To accept a flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted service to Hotel guests and to maintain flexibility within teams. To provide support where necessary in other areas of the Hotel.