Events Executive

The K Club is a truly captivating leisure destination secreted away in lush Irish countryside – yet on Dublin’s doorstep. We are a unique resort with a history that spans hundreds of years and are a certified Great Place to work by our very own employees!

We’re a 5-star destination which prides itself on having an incredible 5-star team to match. Across our 550-acre estate, we offer a tremendous variety of career opportunities for those who are looking to become part of a team that strives to help one another shine.

We welcome innovative thinking, bold ideas, and insights garnered from your own experience. That’s because our hardworking team members feel listened to, encouraged, and appreciated.

If this sounds like the place where you could begin the next exciting chapter in your career, let’s talk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all the menus, rooming list, and all event information are entered into the system a minimum of 14 days prior to an event.
• Conduct Resort Site inspections.
• Create profiles for all New Contacts/Companies in Opera, and update Existing profiles where required.
• Develop and maintain relationships with new & existing clients.
• Work with Sales Manager on building new corporate accounts and creating Key Account Managers.
• Ensure weekly function sheet & forecasting reports are issued to the resort every Wednesday afternoon.
• Host weekly Resort Pre-Con by a member of the Events team.
• Communicate weekly Site Inspections timely to Resort Operations.
• Send out daily and accurate Enquiries, Business Won & Business Lost for all reservations.
• Update Enquiries, Business Won & Business Lost daily and chase business.
• Liaise with Executive Chef regarding seasonal menu requirements, formatting, and saving to the Sales Drive.
• Liaise with Sommeliers regarding updates on the wine list & updating Opera.
• Compile a Catering Calendar of Events.
• Produce weekly reports to account for lost and regretted business with feedback on reasons.
• Ensure effective transfer of potential sales leads to relevant Salesperson.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a sales role within the hospitality industry, preferably in a luxury or 5-star hotel.
• Proven track record of successfully converting leads into confirmed bookings.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training programmes.
• Fantastic opportunities to progress your career.
• Monthly service charge payment.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Monthly recognition programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Social events.
• Uniform.
• Meals while on duty.
• Discounts on stays at the resort and on Food & Beverage for you and your family and friends.

Please note that all applications and CV's submitted for a role at The K Club will be kept on file for a period of 12 months. Should you not wish for your data to be held following the closure of the application process, please make note of this when submitting your application.