Career Vision Recruiters are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and highly regarded 4-star hotel property in Co. Kildare, for an experienced and enthusiastic Wedding & Events Manager to join their professional and dynamic team.This contemporary property features over 100 bedrooms, extensive conference and banqueting facilities, a leisure center and spa, a vibrant restaurant, and a busy wedding and events operation. Conveniently located within easy reach of Dublin and major transport routes, the hotel enjoys a strong reputation in the weddings and corporate events market.

The Role:

As Wedding & Events Manager, you will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of weddings and events from initial enquiry through to successful execution. You will work closely with the Sales & Marketing team to drive revenue growth while ensuring exceptional service standards are upheld at every stage of the client journey.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-driven, commercially aware, and passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively sell wedding and events packages along with all hotel products and services
• Act as the primary point of contact for all wedding and events enquiries (phone and email)
• Manage events from enquiry stage through to the day of execution
• Coordinate and maintain the hotel’s function diary in line with business strategy
• Attend wedding fairs, showcases, and promotional events
• Conduct show-arounds and host wedding open evenings
• Achieve agreed sales targets as set by senior management
• Arrange and coordinate supplier elements within wedding and event packages
• Monitor and ensure accuracy of function sheets for seamless event delivery
• Prepare and update menus, floor plans, and table plans
• Follow up on provisional bookings to convert business
• Liaise with Reservations and Front Office regarding accommodation for events
• Stay informed on competitor activity and market trends
• Carry out administrative duties within the Events and Sales office

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar weddings or events role (hotel experience preferred)
• Exceptional customer communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation skills
• Commercially minded with the ability to generate sales proactively
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently
• Experience with hotel systems (e.g. Hotsoft or Moposa) advantageous but not essential

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional weddings and events and are ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, I would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion , please apply directly to Karen with your updated CV through the link provided.