Business Development Manager - MICE and Leisure Groups

Business Development Manager - MICE and Leisure Groups Trigon Hotels

Location: On site / Ballycurreen, Cork Airport Business Park, Co. Cork, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality Management / Head Office
Salary: Negotiable salary

Are you a dynamic, driven sales professional who thrives on building relationships, creating opportunities, and delivering outstanding results?

Trigon Hotels is seeking a Business Development Manager to champion MICE and Leisure Group business across our properties - Cork International Hotel and The Metropole Hotel.

This is a high-impact role where you will proactively grow group revenue, innovate sales strategies, and represent Trigon at industry events, all while living our core values:

Why Join Trigon Hotels?

• Work with two leading Cork hotels and a collaborative, ambitious team
• Opportunity to shape MICE & Leisure Group strategy across the group
• A culture built on respect, teamwork, empowerment, and going the extra mile
• Real autonomy to grow your market, build partnerships, and drive results

What You'll Do

Sales & Business Development

• Proactively source and convert new Group business within the MICE & Leisure sectors
• Build strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and group organisers
• Deliver standout site visits and presentations that reflect our guest-first approach
• Represent Trigon Hotels at trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events
• Create tailored proposals that exceed expectations and secure new contracts
• Work closely with the Group Sales & Marketing Director on strategy and growth plans
• Partner with Revenue Management to meet and exceed group revenue targets
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities
• Use simple, efficient reporting to track performance and drive decision-making

Account & Client Management

• Act as the main contact for Leisure Group clients
• Build meaningful, respectful client relationships - leveraging tools like LinkedIn
• Seek and action feedback to enhance the group experience
• Drive repeat business through outstanding service and loyalty-building

Collaboration Across Trigon Hotels

• Work with Marketing to design campaigns showcasing group and event offerings
• Support both hotels with coordinated cross-property packages
• Share success stories, insights, and best practices with your colleagues
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to an inclusive, "One Team" culture

What Success Looks Like

• Achieving and surpassing revenue targets across Rooms, F&B, Room Hire, and especially MICE & Leisure Groups
• Maintaining a healthy, active pipeline of business
• Growing market share and developing new strategic partnerships
• Delivering exceptional client satisfaction and repeat business
• Bringing new ideas, new approaches, and a positive impact to every project
• Competitive rate of pay
• Relocation Assistance
• Access to our Company Pension Scheme
• Employee referral bonus
• Friends & Family discounts across our restaurants
• Special rates in our hotel accommodation
• Paid internal and external training days
• Access to Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Team Member Annual Awards, Service Recognition, Monthly Team Member of The Month
• Meals on Duty
• Assistance with Leap Cards