Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland
Job type: Permanent / Full-Time
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Sector and subsector: Sales | Event SalesSalary: Competitive Salary
The Merrion, one of Dublin’s finest luxury hotels is looking for a driven individual to join our Event Sales team as Event Sales Assistant. This role is based on site here at The Merrion Hotel. This is a fantastic opportunity to either begin or continue your career in one of the Leading Hotels of the World, a certified Great Place to Work and the wider Tourism industry.
Centrally located in Dublin within easy reach of public transport, this role will offer you the opportunity to work in a beautiful hotel where the highest of standards are in place and where you have all the tools you need to do your job. Working alongside an experienced team, you will be offered plenty of training. This is a really rewarding role on a team where you can be assured of a warm welcome!
The successful candidate will be a graduate who is highly organised with an interest in Event Management. Supporting the Events Team, you will gain first-hand experience in a fast-paced people first environment. As Event Sales Assistant you will play a crucial role in helping to curate extraordinary moments while delivering unparalleled service to our discerning guests. Your enthusiasm will be infectious, and you will instil confidence in the services offered. You will exercise attention to detail, be passionate and organised and be able to communicate professionally and effectively.
You will be surrounded by a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for creating memorable events and exceeding expectations. We will value your growth and will provide opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
Working hours are 39 hours per week, predominantly Monday – Friday, 9 – 5, with occasional weekend days if required.
Our belief is that the success of The Merrion Hotel depends on the commitment of each and every member of our Team. The hospitality & service we provide to our guests must be the very best at all times, and in recognition of this, you will enjoy our excellent benefits which include:
Competitive pay rates- Complimentary meals on duty in our employee restaurant
- Free cleaning of company provided uniforms
- Fun social events
- Birthday gifts and Service Awards
- Subsidised taxi travel: we contribute up to €20 of your taxi fare for travel to or from work outside usual public transport times
- Travel and Bike to Work – Tax saving Schemes, discounted parking in the city
- Safe scooter and bike parking facilities
- Health and Dental Insurance payments
- Excellent classroom and online training for all roles
- Contributory Pension Plan from the day you start work, including Death in Service benefit
- Increased holiday entitlement with length of service
- Recommend a Friend scheme: bonus paid to you for recruiting a friend or colleague to join The Merrion team
- Employee Discounts for room nights, our Garden Room Restaurant and Cellar Bar for you and your family/ friends
- Free Employee Assistance Programme – free professional counselling and support on everything from anxiety to parenting to exam stress - for you and all your family members
We look forward to hearing from you!
