Event Sales Executive

VenueSearch is a business development and digital marketing platform for venues and event bookings. It is the only Irish web based platform that connects party planners, the general public and businesses across Ireland, with fantastic venues to host a wide range of corporate events, private events and unique experiences. Our Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) based event booking and venue advertising platform is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Event Sales Executive to join our small but growing startup team at VenueSearch.ie. This exciting role will report to the Head of Business & Events, with the candidate responsible for assisting with the day to day activities of the company, maximising the sales potential of all incoming event enquiries and making a real impact on the business as it expands nationally and internationally. An interest in or passion for the hospitality, events and food & beverage sector would be required. Knowledge and experience in managing business social media accounts and graphic design skills would be highly desirable. Key Duties & Responsibilities Proactively respond to and engage with inbound event enquiries in an efficient, timely manner on a day-to-day basisLiaising with clients to better understand their needs and make the best venue recommendations based on their requirementsManage and oversee booking enquiries and activity on the VenueSearch booking portalBuild relationships with existing clients and nurture relationships with future / potential clientsBuild and establish great working relationships with our existing partner venues and their events teamsAssist with updating, creating and designing client proposals, brochures and menusAccompany clients on venue viewings if requiredAttend larger client events (off-site) and venue / PR launches as requiredEnsure that all partner venue and client details are up-to-date in our database Requirements Degree in event management, hospitality or related qualification / experienceIdeally 1 – 2 years experience in a similar roleExperience working with corporate clientsAn excellent command of the English languageExcellent organisational and presentation skillsStrong selling and interpersonal skills as well as great attention to detailMicrosoft Office Suite, Google Workspace & Canva experience essentialFlexibility to attend client events outside of general working hours if requiredThe successful candidate must be able to commence working in the position during May Benefits Flexible working arrangement Position type: Full-Time Fantastic career prospects and opportunity to learn all areas of event planning, sales & management in a fun, fast growing startup environment where no two days are ever the same Salary: €30,000 – €35,000 DOE How To Apply Please send CV and short cover letter to jobs@venuesearch.ie