Career Vision Recruiters are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Sales & Marketing Manager to join the team of a leading 4* hotel in Co. Cork.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated hospitality professional with a strong background in weddings and the leisure market. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving revenue, developing new business opportunities, and promoting the hotel as a leading destination for weddings, leisure stays, events, and local business.

Please note: Due to the hotel’s location outside Cork City, candidates must have their own car and be able to commute independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales and marketing strategies to achieve revenue and occupancy targets.
• Take ownership of the wedding market, driving enquiries, conversions, partnerships, and wedding revenue.
• Develop and grow the leisure market, identifying new opportunities to increase room nights and hotel revenue.
• Build strong relationships with existing and potential clients, agencies, local businesses, wedding suppliers, and tourism partners.
• Manage and convert sales enquiries from initial contact through to confirmed business.
• Develop promotional campaigns and initiatives to increase the hotel’s profile and market share.
• Work closely with the General Manager and operational teams to ensure sales and marketing activity supports the hotel’s overall commercial objectives.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to identify new opportunities.
• Represent the hotel at networking events, trade shows, wedding fairs, and relevant industry events.
• Maintain accurate sales activity, pipeline, and performance reports.
• Support the development of the hotel’s brand presence across digital and social media channels.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a Sales & Marketing role within the hotel or hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge and proven track record within the wedding market.
• Excellent understanding of the Irish domestic leisure market.
• Demonstrable ability to generate new business and convert enquiries into revenue.
• Strong commercial awareness with a results-driven approach.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident representing a hotel at client meetings, networking events, and industry functions.
• Creative, proactive, and passionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

If you are an ambitious Sales & Marketing professional with strong experience in weddings and domestic leisure, we would love to hear from you.