Meeting & Events Sales Co-ordinator

Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary & Great Benefits

An opportunity to join the sales team at The River Lee is now available for a passionate and proactive hospitality professional who wants to progress their career.

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Meetings and Events Co-ordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for the co-ordination and smooth delivery of all meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events hosted in the hotel. You will work closely with clients, the sales team, and all operational departments to ensure that every event is executed to the highest standards.

This role will be working closely, and in support of the Event Sales Manager, as well as all onsite operational team members with a direct line to the Director of Sales & marketing.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Working closely with the Events Sales Manager to manage all aspects of the reactive Meeting and Events sales department
• Coordinate all aspects of events from initial enquiry to post-event follow-up
• Conduct site inspections with potential clients
• Prepare detailed function sheets and ensure all departments are briefed accordingly
• Manage the Sales office main email inbox
• Host the events floor as required
• Liaise with clients to understand event requirements, providing expert guidance and support
• Monitor the delivery of events to ensure quality service and customer satisfaction
• Manage last-minute changes and client requests professionally and efficiently
• Collaborate with F&B, kitchen, housekeeping, and front office teams for seamless event execution
• Maintain accurate records of bookings, contracts, and correspondence through CRM system

Key preferred requirments:

• Previous experience in event coordination or hospitality (1–2 years ideally in a hotel setting).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple events simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with hotel booking/event software is a plus (e.g., Opera or similar).
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends based on event schedule.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a passion for hospitality.

As a Meeting & Events Sales Co-ordinator at The River Lee, you will be working for the family-owned Doyle Collection Hotel group, which means there are plenty of opportunities for your career to grow in Ireland and further afield in the UK and the USA!

The perks of working at The River Lee Hotel

• 30 days of holiday including public holidays, increasing to 35 with length of service
• Free meals on duty as well as breakfast to get you started and all day tea and coffee for the caffeine lovers
• Discounted hotel rooms in the UK, Ireland and USA for you, your family and friends
• 50% off food when dining with the Doyle Collection
• Great location with easy access to public transport
• In-house training team dedicated to your personal development
• Reward and recognition programmes (earn bonuses, restaurant meals, overnight stays and extra days off!)
• Save money with our Cycle to Work scheme and plan for your future with our pension
• Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Plus more...

The River Lee, Cork

The River Lee is 'The Modern Face of Cork in the Heart of the City'. Cork, Irelands 'second city', is a lively cultural centre. The River Lee is one of Cork's leading business and social destinations comprising 182 bedrooms, NRG Fitness, 8 meeting & event spaces, The Mirror Room and The River Club restaurant/bar and river side terrace.

The Doyle Collection

The Doyle Collection is a carefully curated collection of eight Irish family-owned luxury and urban hotels located centrally in London, Dublin, Washington DC, Cork and Bristol. What binds our hotels together is the Doyle service ethos - a real warmth and thoughtfulness.

We are proud to say that The Doyle Collection has maintained it's listing as one of the 'Best Large Workplaces' with Great Places to Work since 2017. This accolade means that our people are part of a culture of continuous improvement, working for leaders who are committed to the working environment.

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At The Doyle Collection, where everyone is valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. All our team members have the opportunity to thrive with an equal opportunities employer.