General Manager - Birr Castle Demesne New - Tullamore

General Manager - Birr Castle Demesne

Overview

They should have a proven track record of driving growth with an extensive network in the tourism or related industry.

Location – Birr Castle Demesne, Birr, Co Offaly.

Contract Type – Permanent Full Time – 4-5 days per week. Hybrid work is an option.

Job Description

• Drive revenue growth of Birr Castle Demesne by achieving and exceeding monthly and annual sales targets.
• Prepare and deliver tailored proposals and presentations to prospective tourism partners and internal stakeholders.
• Work in partnership with Tourism organizations to drive awareness and tourism growth to the region of Offaly and the Hidden Heartlands.

• Identify and engage new business opportunities within the tourism sector, including hotels, tourism attractions, agencies, tour operators and other providers.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients to foster repeat business and referrals.
• Act as a primary point of contact for the Birr Castle Demesne at all levels to include community and local partners, national & international.

• Create and implement sales & business development strategies to achieve company growth objectives.
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, potential clients, and competitor activities.
• Provide regular reports, analysis and insights to senior management on segment performance, market opportunities, and challenge
• Together with internal stakeholders & external providers, identify & aim to secure relevant funding opportunities for Birr Castle Demesne.

• Lead and support the senior leadership team responsible for the key departments of Gardens, Visitor Experience, Operations and Finance.
• Communicate to the Team the Birr Castle Demesne strategy to drive growth ensuring the vision is understood and all team efforts are aligned.
• Manage and measure the Team Leaders and their respective teams.
• Oversee project managers, where applicable.
• Ensure workplace compliance in line with all relevant legislation.

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in general management role with a background in sales and business development in the tourism or related industry.
• Knowledge of key players in the tourism or related industry, including private and public organisations.
• Ability to develop and execute sales strategies.
• Previous success in client acquisition and achieving revenue targets.
• Exceptional commercial and negotiation skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong relationship-building skills to include the stakeholders, team and external partners.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align business goals with market trends and analyse visitor and market data.
• High level of commercial acumen and ability to identify and capitalize on income generating opportunities.
• Highly motivated, proactive, positive and goal oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong drive to meet and exceed targets.

• Degree in Business, Tourism, Finance or discipline related area.
• Working knowledge of the non-profit sector including funding opportunities and governance.

For more information, please contact [email protected]

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