Job Ref: DAL5053
Branch: The Gibson Hotel
Location: The Gibson Hotel
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 39
Posted date: 03/06/2026
Closing date: 05/07/2026
Assistant Meetings Events Sales Manager
We currently have a great opportunity for an Assistant Meetings Events Sales Manager at the Gibson Hotel.
Meeting and Events at the gibson hotel really is a great sell. On the doorstep of the 3arena and in the heart of the Dublin Docklands, the flexibility and scale of the events space attract a high-profile customer base with a diverse range of meeting and events requirements.
In this role, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of your team and contribute to the strategy of our hotel. If you are looking for the next opportunity or move in your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence, we invite you to be part of our thriving community at Dalata Hotel Group.
As Assistant Meetings Events Sales Manager, your aim of this role is to maintain high standards of product and service, fostering a positive image for our guests and driving excellence across operations.
Benefits
- 50% Off FB in all properties
- €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata hotel
- 30% off Friends Family rate
- Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey
- Free employee meals on duty
- Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
- Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Strong business acumen
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Your Responsibilities:
- Support the Meeting and Events Sales Manager in achieving and exceeding departmental budget targets through effective reporting and monitoring systems.
- Engage with clients via phone and email, representing our company in a professional and friendly manner.
- Understand pricing strategies to maximize average room rates and ensure competitive positioning.
- Maintain accurate records and correspondence, updating files regularly to reflect current information.
- Ensure third-party website listings are up to date to optimize sales opportunities.
- Collaborate with various departments to meet requests and participate in Head of Department meetings as needed.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and managers, fostering a positive work environment.
- Stay informed about hotel facilities and promotions, promoting them at every opportunity.
- Participate in training programs, job chats, and performance appraisals to ensure continued professional development.
- Handle complaints with care and professionalism
- Facilitate excellent communication between the Sales and Operations teams.
- Keep the team updated on new conference and events packages, making information readily accessible.
About us
Dalata Hotel Group – We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany the Netherlands, and we’ll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.
Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.
Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.
We’re directly opposite the 3arena, a quick ten minutes’ walk from the convention centre (CCD), 15 minutes from all the major businesses based in the IFSC and just a 20 minute stroll across the river from the Bord Gais Theatre.
