Event Manager
Aramark · Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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- Full time
- ExperienceStated
- 5-10 years
- EducationStated
- ['bachelor degree']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- Event management experience in tourism or hospitalityrequired
A minimum of 4 years experience of Event managements in the Tourism / Hospitality industry
from the posting - Team management experiencerequired
Minimum of 2 years team management
from the posting - Commercial awarenessrequired
Commercially aware, keyed into changes within the industry with a proven ability to develop new business, increase revenue and maximise yield performance
from the posting - MICE market knowledgerequired
Good knowledge of the MICE markets to ensure GUINNESS STOREHOUSE retains its position as one of the country's leading meetings and events venues
from the posting - Written and verbal communication skillsrequired
Advanced written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at all levels
from the posting - Planning and organizational skillsrequired
Excellent planning and organisational skills with a high attention to detail
from the posting - Customer service excellencerequired
Excellence in customer service and is ready to challenge in the interest of delivering improvements across all areas of our business
from the posting - Relationship buildingrequired
Ability to share passion for our business with our clients, to communicate a vision and build meaningful, long term relationships
from the posting - Initiative and motivationrequired
A highly motivated attitude and ability to work on their own initiative
from the posting - Business or Hospitality degreepreferred
Degree level qualification in Business / Hospitality related discipline a distinct advantage
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Job Description
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Event Sales Manager to assist the Head of Sales to lead the Re-active Sales Team within Seasons at GUINNESS STOREHOUSE. Based in the GUINNESS STOREHOUSE. Their function will be primarily to ensure the sales team are highly effective and an excellent standard of sales & event coordination is maintained within the department. The successful candidate will work together with the Head of Sales to implement the reactive sales strategy to meet commercial targets.
Key Duties Include:
- Co-ordinating key events and communicating with all departments within GUINNESS STOREHOUSE.
- Ensure sales team follow standards required at all times and that all company policies & procedures are adhered to
- Ensuring all processes are followed correctly by the team and triaing given where needed
- Diary & yield management to maximise revenue and profitability of all spaces and encouraging upsell
- To report and communicate accurately financial results by forecasting, monitoring conversion levels, sales meetings and other reports as they arise
- Develop and maintain client database with 100% accuracy
- Manage (or oversee management of) all Diageo and VIP events along with any Seasons managed events or special activities as appropriate, and to assist the Head of Sales in the same
- To ensure a timely and robust post event feedback process, and to report and escalate any challenges therein
- Support Head of Sales on business development activities as required, such as assisting in proactive sales activities where needed.
- Working closely with the Head of Sales to drive sales and customer retention
- Maintain excellent working relationships with the key stakeholders in our business (GUINNESS STOREHOUSE, DIAGEO Plc, ARAMARK Ireland, Tour Operators, Key Clients and our Business Partners).
- Promote a professional image of both GUINNESS STOREHOUSE and ARAMARK Ireland at all times both internally and externally.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 4 years experience of Event managements in the Tourism / Hospitality industry, with Degree level qualification in Business / Hospitality related discipline a distinct advantage
- Minimum of 2 years team management
- Commercially aware, keyed into changes within the industry with a proven ability to develop new business, increase revenue and maximise yield performance.
- Good knowledge of the MICE markets to ensure GUINNESS STOREHOUSE retains its position as one of the country’s leading meetings and events venues.
- A highly motivated attitude and ability to work on their own initiative.
- Ability to share passion for our business with our clients, to communicate a vision and build meaningful, long term relationships
- Excellence in customer service and is ready to challenge in the interest of delivering improvements across all areas of our business.
- • Advanced written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at all levels.
- • Excellent planning and organisational skills with a high attention to detail
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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