Groups & Events Sales Executive - Renaissance Barcelona

Job Description

The Groups & Events Sales Executive is responsible for promoting and selling group accommodation, meetings, conferences, weddings, and other events at Renaissance Barcelona Hotel. Requirements typically include previous experience in hotel sales, events, group reservations, or a related hospitality role; strong communication and negotiation skills; commercial awareness; and confidence using hotel systems and Microsoft Office. Fluency in Spanish and English is generally expected, while additional languages are advantageous. The successful candidate should be organised, target-driven, responsive, and capable of managing client relationships from initial enquiry through contract, coordination, and follow-up. A professional approach, attention to detail, teamwork, and flexibility to support changing business needs are also important.

Company Info

Renaissance Barcelona Hotel is part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating thousands of hotels and resorts across numerous countries and brands. Renaissance Hotels focuses on delivering distinctive, locally inspired experiences for travellers who value design, culture, discovery, and personalised service. The Barcelona property serves both leisure and business guests and typically includes accommodation, dining, meeting facilities, and event services. As a Marriott hotel, it operates within established international standards for guest service, commercial performance, colleague development, and responsible business practices. Employees may benefit from structured training, global career opportunities, hotel discounts, and access to Marriott’s international network. The Groups & Events Sales Executive supports the hotel’s commercial success by attracting events and group business, strengthening client partnerships, and helping create memorable experiences for corporate and social customers.

Destination Guide

Spain’s main island destinations include the Balearic Islands, such as Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera, and the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. Employment opportunities are strongest in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, sales, leisure, transport, and property services. The culture combines Spanish traditions with distinctive island identities, local festivals, seafood, outdoor living, and a relaxed social atmosphere. Lifestyle varies from lively nightlife in Ibiza and Tenerife to quieter communities in Menorca or La Gomera. Rent and seasonal competition can be high in popular resorts, so arranging accommodation before moving is advisable. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can work without a visa but must register locally. Non-EU nationals generally need a Spanish work visa and employer sponsorship, with documentation, health insurance, and proof of qualifications often required. Barcelona is on mainland Spain, not the islands, but offers similar tourism-related career pathways.