ean O Connell – a seasoned and experienced Sales and Marketing professional.
Jean has excelled in Sales and Marketing roles across the Hospitality & Tourism sector and in doing so has achieved many National Awards along the way including:
Sales Professional of the Year
Best Website
Best Marketing of a New Product
Best PR Campaign
As Director of Sales & Marketing with the Carlton Hotel Group for 10 years, Jean was involved in new brand development, training and Sales team management, also developing budgets, business plans and maximising revenue opportunities across the hotels as well strategically developing the brand across all markets. Prior experience included 4 Star Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel, Adare, Co Limerck, 5 Star Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado and the K Club in Kildare.
Jean’s focus, energy and passion for business along with a straight talking results based approach for small and large businesses, is now available and highly sought after by many companies.
Jean offers experience in so many areas and always delivers quantifiable revenue through creative Marketing and PR campaigns. Her energetic sales approach and in depth industry knowledge and contacts make Jean a very influential figure in the sector of Sales and Marketing.
Clients include;
Barrow Training – New Hospitality & Tourism Course 2014/2015 (Wexford & Bray)
Treacy’s Hotel Group – Ennis, Waterford & Enniscorthy
Hodson Bay Group – 2014 PR Campaign (link to coverage) Travel Trade & Conference Partner.
Ballinahown Craft Village, Celtic Roots Studio, Core Craft Design – 2014 PR Campaign (link)
International Rose Of Tralee Festival & Fel’s Point Hotel – Advisor to Board
Decadence Cosmetic – Website Development and Management
Select Hotels – Conference Partner
Bridge House Hotel Tullamore – Sales Training & Development.
Wexford Co Council – Enniscorthy Rockin Food Festival
Jean is an active board member of Enniscorthy & District Chamber of Commerce and has been a key figure in the development of Bunclody Sub Chamber and their 5 Year Plan, including the development and management of the visitbunclody website and Facebook Page. Jean is also involved in the mentoring of Wexford tourism students.
