Are you a dynamic, driven sales professional who thrives on building relationships, creating opportunities, and delivering outstanding results?
Trigon Hotels is seeking a Business Development Manager to champion MICE and Leisure Group business across our properties - Cork International Hotel and The Metropole Hotel.
This is a high-impact role where you will proactively grow group revenue, innovate sales strategies, and represent Trigon at industry events, all while living our core values:
We're One Team Be Respectful We Go All Out Keep It Simple Own It
Why Join Trigon Hotels?
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Work with two leading Cork hotels and a collaborative, ambitious team
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Opportunity to shape MICE & Leisure Group strategy across the group
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A culture built on respect, teamwork, empowerment, and going the extra mile
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Real autonomy to grow your market, build partnerships, and drive results
What You'll Do
Sales & Business Development
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Proactively source and convert new Group business within the MICE & Leisure sectors
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Build strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and group organisers
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Deliver standout site visits and presentations that reflect our guest-first approach
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Represent Trigon Hotels at trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events
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Create tailored proposals that exceed expectations and secure new contracts
Revenue Growth & Strategy
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Work closely with the Group Sales & Marketing Director on strategy and growth plans
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Partner with Revenue Management to meet and exceed group revenue targets
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Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities
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Use simple, efficient reporting to track performance and drive decision-making
Account & Client Management
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Act as the main contact for Leisure Group clients
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Build meaningful, respectful client relationships - leveraging tools like LinkedIn
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Seek and action feedback to enhance the group experience
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Drive repeat business through outstanding service and loyalty-building
Collaboration Across Trigon Hotels
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Work with Marketing to design campaigns showcasing group and event offerings
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Support both hotels with coordinated cross-property packages
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Share success stories, insights, and best practices with your colleagues
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Mentor junior team members and contribute to an inclusive, "One Team" culture
What Success Looks Like
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Achieving and surpassing revenue targets across Rooms, F&B, Room Hire, and especially MICE & Leisure Groups
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Maintaining a healthy, active pipeline of business
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Growing market share and developing new strategic partnerships
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Delivering exceptional client satisfaction and repeat business
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Bringing new ideas, new approaches, and a positive impact to every project
Benefits:
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Competitive rate of pay
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Relocation Assistance
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Access to our Company Pension Scheme
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Death in Service Benefit
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Employee referral bonus
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Friends & Family discounts across our restaurants
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Special rates in our hotel accommodation
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Paid internal and external training days
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Access to Trained Mental Health First Aiders
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Team Member Social & Wellbeing Events
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Team Member Annual Awards, Service Recognition, Monthly Team Member of The Month
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Meals on Duty
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Assistance with Leap Cards
