Meetings & Events Executive

Location: Cork
Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork – part of The iNUA Collection

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Hotel Introduction

Join the award-winning team at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork, a stylish, contemporary hotel renowned for exceptional guest service, outstanding event facilities, and a warm, people-first culture. As part of The iNUA Collection, we champion development, progression, and creating a genuinely great workplace for all.

We are recruiting a part time Meetings & Events Executive to work 5 hours a day Monday - Friday (25 hours a week) on a fixed term 12 month contract (possible option for extension/to be made permanent).  Please note that in this role you may be required to carry out work in our Reservations and Front Office Departments.

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About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, customer-focused professional to support our growing Meetings & Events (M&E) department. You will play a key role in converting enquiries, coordinating event details, and ensuring a seamless experience for corporate clients, conference organisers, and social event hosts.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-focused environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage incoming M&E enquiries, ensuring fast, accurate and professional responses.
• Convert leads into confirmed bookings, maximising revenue opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and event orders in line with hotel standards.
• Liaise closely with the Operations, Sales and Food & Beverage teams to deliver flawless events and exceptional guest service.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure repeat business.
• Support the wider Sales team with site inspections, show rounds and promotional activities.
• Ensure all event details are communicated clearly to internal departments.
• Contribute to forecasting and revenue reporting as required.

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A Day in the Life

You start the morning reviewing new enquiries, responding to clients and confirming key event details. Mid-morning, you conduct a show-round for a corporate client impressed by our meeting spaces. After lunch, you finalise event orders for upcoming conferences, collaborating with the Operations Manager to ensure every detail is perfect or you check in with an organiser hosting an event next week, offering proactive guidance and strengthening the relationship. Every day is dynamic, people-focused, and truly rewarding.

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Candidate Requirements

• Previous hotel or hospitality experience, ideally within Sales, Events, M&E or Front Office.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills with a natural ability to build rapport.
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
• Experience using hotel systems (Opera / Delphi / similar) is an advantage.
• A passion for delivering exceptional guest service and exceeding expectations.

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Benefits

• Competitive salary 
• Career development and training opportunities within The iNUA Collection.
• Employee discounts across the hotel group – dining, spa, accommodation & more.
• Free meals on duty and free parking.
• Access to wellbeing supports and recognition programmes.

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Call to Action

If you’re passionate about hospitality, love building relationships, and want to grow your career with a hotel group that values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork.