Director of Meeting & Events

As Director of Meeting & Events you will oversee all activity across conferences, meetings and corporate group enquiries to ensure budgets are achieved and that client expectations are met. 

• Complete forecasts, plans and productivity reports for management 
• Preparation of the annual budget for the department and set KPI’s for team members
• Arrange all details of meetings and conferences 
• Plan and conduct pre-event and post event meetings with clients to determine where enhancements can be made to guest experience
• Educate and train team members to ensure that they are in compliance with company standards 
• Always looking at ways to enure 5* service is delivered and guest expectation is surpassed
• Ensure that the hotel is represented at local and national trade shows to enhance brand and reputation

Ideal Candidate will have

• Previous experience from a senior role in Meeting & Events position in Ireland ideally from a 5* hotel operation
• Strong understanding of the industry and trends 
• Excellent knowledge of the MICED market
• Strong Revenue background when it comes to rooms, room hire, budgets, targets etc.
• Ability to lead, train and develop a team 
• Excellent written and spoken English
• CPERM22