Cluster Business Development Manager
Posted 1 hour 19 minutes ago by The Johnstown Estate
Location: On site / Johnstown, Enfield, Co. Meath, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Arts Hospitality
Salary: Negotiable salary
The Johnstown Collection is a premier set of luxury Irish hotels renowned for delivering elevated guest experiences, exceptional event spaces, and warm, authentic Irish hospitality. Our portfolio features two distinctive properties:
- Trim Castle Hotel - a stylish 4-star hotel with a contemporary edge, overlooking the iconic 12th-century Trim Castle. Located in County Meath, it's an ideal venue for corporate events, weddings, and conferences steeped in historical charm.
- The Johnstown Estate - a 4-star luxury resort set on 120 acres of parkland in Enfield, County Meath. Known for its award-winning spa, fine dining, and extensive conference facilities, it is a flagship destination for MICE, incentive travel, and corporate retreats.
This is a highly proactive, field-based sales role focused on generating new business across Ireland for both Trim Castle Hotel and The Johnstown Estate.
The role is designed to build a strong pipeline of events and group business across key segments including SMERF, national associations, trade unions, and corporate organisations, with a particular focus on residential conferences, training events, and annual gatherings.
The successful candidate will take ownership of outbound sales activity, develop new relationships and convert opportunities through a structured and consistent approach to market engagement.
This role will require regular travel, particularly to Dublin and key regional cities, and is ideally suited to a motivated individual who is confident working independently and building business from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities- Generate new business through outbound sales activity, including cold outreach, networking, and client meetings
- Develop and execute a territory plan focused on Dublin and key regional cities (Cork, Galway, Limerick, etc.)
- Build a pipeline of qualified opportunities across SMERF, associations, and corporate event markets
- Identify and convert opportunities for residential conferences, training programmes, and group events
- 2+ years' experience in sales, events, or hospitality, ideally within a hotel or venue environment
- Strong interest in proactive sales and business development
- Comfortable with outreach, networking, and building relationships from scratch
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to manage time and territory independently
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
- Competitive salary & bonus package
- Generous staff benefits including accommodation discounts, dining offers, wellness perks, and professional development opportunities.
- A chance to represent two exceptional luxury properties with unique offerings and strong market potential