Wedding & Events Sales

Wedding & Events Sales (J43866) Newry & Mourne, Northern Ireland

Salary:
Commission

Wedding & Events Sales Executive

Luxury Hotel, South Down/ Armagh.

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable wedding and event experiences? Do you have a flair for sales, exceptional organisational skills, and a talent for building lasting relationships with clients?

A prestigious luxury hotel in the South Down / Armagh region is seeking a Wedding & Events Sales Executive to join its successful events team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences from initial enquiry through to event completion.

As Wedding & Events Sales Executive, you will be responsible for driving wedding and event bookings, managing client relationships, and ensuring every detail is planned to the highest standard.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing wedding and event enquiries from initial contact through to confirmation.
• Conducting hotel show-arounds and consultations with prospective clients.
• Building strong relationships with couples, corporate clients, and event organisers.
• Preparing bespoke proposals, contracts, and quotations.
• Maximising revenue opportunities through proactive up-selling and cross-selling.
• Coordinating closely with operational departments to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Attending wedding fairs, networking events, and promotional activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting using hotel booking and CRM systems.
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to identify business opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a Wedding Coordinator, Wedding & Events Executive, Events Sales Executive, or similar hospitality sales role.
• Proven success in converting enquiries into confirmed bookings.
• Experience using hotel and event management systems, with knowledge of platforms such as but not exclusive to Bridebook
  , Hotsoft
  , and other online booking or CRM systems highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to attend evening and weekend appointments and events when required.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious luxury hospitality environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and professional team culture.
• Employee benefits package and staff discounts.

If you are a driven hospitality professional with a passion for weddings, events, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.