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Hybrid, based in Weybridge, UK. This is initailly a 3-6 month contract with the possibility of the role becoming permanent. Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our PR & Communications team. Celebrity Cruises, part of Royal Caribbean Group, is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world. Position Summary The EMEA Senior PR & Communications Executive position is a strategic role in the implementation of communications programmes designed to create and maintain a favourable public image for the organisation. This team member should be a communications and public relations professional, capable of assisting in projects and project teams, and producing content of the highest calibre. The position may focus in any of several professional areas, including media relations, storytelling, press familiarisation tours, PR agency relations and event support and staffing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists in executing the global PR strategy as well as individual local strategies as relevant to secure impactful media coverage for Celebrity Cruises, subject matter experts, products and services, and events, including pitching and engaging reporters, facilitating media interviews and support for local market executives Builds and maintains key professional relationships with significant media outlets Helps to direct the activities of external agencies and internal teams as needed Coordinates and executes local efforts as outlined by the global strategy and road map Coordinates strategic communications programmes, which may include promotions, press trips, press conferences, brand events, executive briefings, and more Handles incoming media inquiries Coordinates innovative approaches to generating coverage in the media, drafts press releases, drafts briefing documents including talking points and statements Tracks press coverage, key performance metrics, writes coverage reports and creates and maintain clips and media lists Coordinates individual press trip requests and liaises with appropriate personnel on requests Stays abreast of latest industry developments, trends, and shifts in the travel industry. Performs other duties as required. Manages and tracks billing and programme results Supports leadership on budget/expense control and reporting, department and/or brand related Supports in the management of the EMEA PR budget, $1.2M What We'd Love You To Have 3-5 years of PR agency, public relations, journalism or corporate communications experience Experience with brand media relations Experience with metrics programmes like Cision, etc. Flexibility to work outside normal hours and travel as appropriate (domestic & international) Experience in travel industry and working for a global company ideal, but not essential Strong ability to interact with senior leaders and build effective relationships within the company, public, guests and media Strong planning capabilities to identify and prioritise communication strategies and activities as well as to meet the deadlines required to support media and business needs Strong writing skills. Message creation experience a plus Excellent research, written, verbal and presentation skills Detail oriented with strong organisational skills and the ability to work in fast-paced, high volume environment Strong skills in pitching and comfortable reaching out to top tier media Understanding of social media, influencers and emerging media Stellar project management, planning, evaluation, and analytical capabilities Demonstrate the ability to quickly analyse situations and alternatives and make prudent decisions * Proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e Word, Excel, PowerPoint We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon! #LI-ST1

Come join our team as a Sales & Events Executive A Little About Us! Trump International Doonbeg is a coastal haven, hidden on a sheltered corner of the Wild Atlantic Way where world-class golf meets an intimate Spa, amazing food and access to the best activities, culture, heritage and one of the most picturesque settings Ireland has to offer for conferences, meeting, incentives and special events. Recognised among the best championship Links Courses in the world and named best Golf Resort in Ireland by the Irish Golf Tour Operators Association. At the heart of the resort is the Irish Country house hotel with one of Irelands best Hotel Restaurants, the Ocean View Restaurant. And Ocean is a recurring theme, ever present with stunning views of the rolling waves and the rugged landscape stretching as far as the eye can see to the Cliffs of Moher. Trump International Doonbeg is home to a proud and motivated workforce of over 300 people during high season, offering a world class 5 Star Hotel workplace, with the beauty and balance of west Clare living. Job Title: Sales & Events Executive Department: Sales & Marketing Responsible To: Sales & Marketing Manager Type of Contract: Permanent The Sales & Events Executive - A key member of our Events Team working under the leadership of the Sales & Marketing Manager and the Director of Sales & Marketing. The main focus of this role is to be a conduit for information flow between our clients and operations, ensuring the organisation is represented in a professional manner befitting the luxury products and services we offer, driving sales and revenue through customer satisfaction, and seeking new business opportunities at all times. Key Responsibilities ● Coordinate and manage luxury weddings, corporate events, and group bookings from initial enquiry through to successful execution and post-event follow-up. ● Work closely with the Sales & Marketing team to ensure a seamless transition from contract stage to event planning and delivery. ● Deliver exceptional guest and client experiences by maintaining professional communication throughout all stages of the booking journey. ● Liaise with operational departments including Front Office, Food & Beverage, Accommodation, Spa, and Events teams to ensure flawless execution of all events. ● Maintain complete accuracy across all event management systems including accommodation blocks, function schedules, forecasting, billing, room allocations, and guest requirements. ● Prepare and distribute detailed Banqueting Event Orders (BEOs), event summaries, and function sheets in line with luxury brand standards and company timelines. ● Attend weekly operations and Food & Beverage meetings to present upcoming weddings, VIP events, and group functions. ● Prepare accurate quotations, contracts, invoices, and final billing documentation while ensuring all payment schedules and deposits are collected within company timelines. ● Welcome group leaders and VIP clients on arrival, ensuring all event details and expectations are exceeded. ● Build and maintain strong relationships with external suppliers, entertainment providers, florists, and event partners. ● Proactively troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges while maintaining exceptional service standards. ● Support the Sales & Marketing strategy by identifying opportunities for upselling, repeat business, and client retention. ● Assist with promotional campaigns, luxury showcases, wedding fairs, and networking events to drive brand awareness and revenue growth. Wedding & Luxury Events Responsibilities ● Handle all wedding and luxury event enquiries with a polished, client-focused, and consultative approach reflective of a 5-star property. ● Conduct private resort tours and personalised consultations for prospective couples and event clients. ● Create bespoke proposals and tailored event presentations designed to maximise revenue while exceeding guest expectations. ● Manage wedding contracts, deposit schedules, and planning timelines with exceptional attention to detail. ● Ensure all wedding and event information is communicated clearly and efficiently across all hotel departments. ● Maintain accurate diary management, option dates, lead tracking, and follow-up procedures to maximise conversion opportunities. ● Analyse lost business opportunities and market trends to support future sales and marketing initiatives. ● Attend and represent the property at luxury wedding fairs, showcases, and industry networking events. ● Work collaboratively with operations teams to ensure every wedding and event is delivered to the highest luxury hospitality standards. ● Support brand positioning by ensuring all guest interactions reflect the reputation and service excellence of a 5-star resort environment. Role Requirements: ● Must be able to communicate freely and eloquently in both written and spoken English. ● A proactive, self-starter who is able to work within a team as well as individually. ● Excellent time management & organisational skills are essential. ● Must possess well-developed computer skills and enjoy a substantial amount of office-based computer work ● Extreme attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are essential, together with a passion for events and desire for continual department performance improvement. ● Must be able to work shifts, weekends, holidays and adhere to our immaculate grooming policy and strict uniform standards. Benefits: Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day! Reward Recognition: Regular acknowledgement of your contributions. Career Progression: Opportunities to grow and advance your career. Education Support: Invest in your professional development. Social Events: Enjoy company-organized gatherings. Employee Assistance Programme: Support when you need it. Passion | Drive | Enthusiasm If you have a passion for events and a drive for excellence, this is your opportunity to be part of an exciting and fast-paced team. Why Join Us? At Trump International Doonbeg, we take pride in nurturing talent within a supportive and dynamic environment. Recognized as a GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025® and home to a world-class golf resort, we ensure our team thrives in an atmosphere of growth and camaraderie. Take the next step in your career with us where your passion meets unparalleled opportunities, apply now and be part of an extraordinary journey at Trump International Doonbeg! Required skills: Excellent Time Management, Fluent in English, Computer Literacy, Communication Skills

This role is hybrid, based in Weybridge, UK - With up to 50% of time on the road, including overnight stays where necessary. Journey With Us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our dynamic Field Sales team. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world. Position Summary The UK Field Sales Manager is a pivotal people-leadership role responsible for inspiring, coaching and empowering a high-performing team of Sales Development Managers. This position leads the strategic execution of field sales activity across the UK market - including retail, homeworker and consortia partners - ensuring exceptional brand representation, commercial excellence and meaningful trade engagement. The role is accountable for delivering a best-in-class field sales strategy that aligns with the wider Strategic Sales vision. This includes driving sales growth, strengthening trade relationships, and ensuring the consistent delivery of key performance metrics. As a highly visible leader spending around 50% of time with Sales Development Managers in-market, the ideal candidate will excel at stakeholder management, communication, and relationship building. They will bring deep expertise in territory sales management within a travel industry context, and a genuine passion for developing others, sharing best practice and elevating team capability. The role works hand-in-hand with Strategic Account Managers and Senior Manager, Strategic Sales to turn national account strategies into impactful in-market results. SAMs secure strategic agreements at HQ level, and the Field Sales Manager drives the activation of these plans through the SDM team - ensuring every initiative is executed with clarity, consistency and commercial impact. Together, both teams actively align priorities, share insights and close the loop on performance, creating a unified approach that strengthens partnerships and accelerates growth across the UK market. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The duties below are the main duties and responsibilities however this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management. Leadership & Sales Planning Lead, coach and motivate a team of Sales Development Managers through regular check-ins, on-the-road coaching, goal setting, and development conversations that drive accountability and high performance Collaborate closely with Strategic Account Managers to ensure seamless execution of aligned activity while sharing insights on what is (and isn't) working across the field Use insight-driven decision-making to guide SDMs in building efficient call plans that maximise opportunities with new-to-cruise agents, territory opportunity within a local geography and, maximise ROI across each territory Ensure all field sales administrative requirements, including coop commitments and sales call plans, are accurate, up to date and delivered to deadline Partner with EMEA stakeholders to provide the team with tools, training and resources that enable them to work more effectively and sell with confidence Champion full CRM App adoption across the team, modelling best practice and ensuring activity is accurately tracked and actioned Review and share weekly insights on retail performance trends, competitor observations and trade sentiment Customer Engagement & Relationship Building Act as a senior ambassador for Royal Caribbean, demonstrating outstanding product and sector knowledge and maintaining a highly visible presence across retail, homeworker and consortia partners Build and nurture relationships with senior decision-makers and influencers across strategic accounts to drive increased share of voice, advocacy and long-term partnership Develop meaningful understanding of the regional landscape - including account mix, barriers to growth and new opportunities - to ensure all activity is targeted and relevant Ensure SDMs set clear, SMART objectives for all field visits, maximising every customer interaction Own regional relationships with trade partner organisations (e.g., Regional Cruise Experts) to drive engagement, education and commercial performance Drive uptake and performance within Club Royal through targeted engagement and follow-up Work with the Training Manager EMEA to build account-specific training plans that support competency growth and engagement targets Collaborate with Strategic Account Managers on the planning and delivery of customer educational events, including seminar-at-sea, ship visits, launches, conferences and consumer shows, ensuring measurable commercial benefit Leverage social media to enhance visibility, engagement and brand advocacy across the trade community Commercial Strategy & Operational Execution Lead monthly and quarterly planning sessions with relevant stakeholders (Regional/Divisional Sales Managers, Business Owners, Franchise Leads) to align on activity, opportunities and joint initiatives Develop and deliver annual, quarterly and monthly sales plans that drive performance across all key metrics and strategic objectives Monitor weekly, monthly and quarterly results to identify opportunities and implement clear, actionable plans that improve performance Build effective coop marketing plans with regional accounts to ensure strong mutual ROI Track, analyse and report competitor activity, pricing movements and market trends relevant to assigned territories Ensure store visit reports are completed to a high standard, with clear follow-up actions logged and tracked using the CRM App Flawless Execution Maintain a balanced approach to the role, spending approximately 50% of time in-market with accounts and 50% focused on planning, review and strategic delivery Ensure all activity is executed in line with brand guidelines and fully tracked using the appropriate toolkits to ensure compliance and ROI measurement Partner with the trade marketing team to ensure Royal Caribbean is prominently and consistently represented across all field activity Develop and deliver engaging, insightful and inspiring training content that reinforces brand values and drives product knowledge Submit and maintain a rolling three-month training and engagement plan for approval Manage time and workload effectively, ensuring maximum value is delivered across account interactions while maintaining strong administrative discipline Knowledge and Skills Minimum 3 years' experience in a field sales role, ideally within the travel industry A genuine passion for developing others, sharing best practice and elevating team capability Proven track record of delivering measurable sales results Exceptional communication, presentation and influencing skills Strong knowledge of Royal Caribbean products and brand DNA Willingness to spend up to 50% of time on the road, including overnight stays where necessary * Clean, current driving licence We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon! #LI-ST1

This role is hybrid, based in Weybridge, UK. Applicants must live within commutable distance. Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our dynamic team of Culinary Recruiters. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world. About Us Royal Caribbean Group is the world's largest cruise line. It couldn't be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now. At Royal Caribbean Group we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry. The work that we do is exciting, challenging, and innovative. We are passionate, we are innovative, and we are unstoppable. The Role The Culinary Recruiter is responsible for delivering an efficient and effective hiring process for shipboard culinary positions. This role oversees requisition management and full-cycle candidate selection to ensure seamless recruiting experience. The Recruiter develops and executes sourcing strategies, manages pipelines, and provides market insights to leadership to support informed decision-making. In close partnership with operational stakeholders, the Recruiter leverages available resources to attract, identify, screen, and hire top global culinary talent. The role continuously evaluates and improves recruiting processes to enhance efficiency, quality of hire, and overall candidate experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Sources, screens, and interviews candidates for all culinary positions to work on our ships. Including support for special projects, high-volume roles, and emerging talent Partners with hiring managers to review and understand forecast talent needs and responds effectively to just-in-time hiring requests Engage stakeholders to define job requirements and applicant qualifications, ensuring alignment to a consistent set of criteria established at the start of the hiring process Determine recruiting requirements by reviewing organisational plans and objectives and consulting with managers regarding shipboard staffing needs Evaluates and selects top talent through direct sourcing and various recruitment channels to meet departmental and vessel workforce demands Executes proactive sourcing strategies to build strong talent pipelines that support both short and long-term business needs Achieves hiring targets and key performance metrics by regularly reviewing productivity reports to assess the effectiveness of recruiting strategies and processes Monitors current labour market trends and adjusts sourcing approaches to ensure continued competitiveness Interviews candidates to assess their adaptability and suitability for the shipboard environment Utilises competency-based interviewing to evaluate candidates and provides hiring recommendations to managers and fellow recruiters; may make hiring decisions for select entry-level roles Supports hiring managers with interview scheduling and coordination as needed Ensure each candidate receives an accurate and complete job description during the hiring process Communicate job offers to select candidates in accordance with company standards and policies Travel domestically and internationally to support recruitment events as required Uses reporting tools and dashboards to monitor productivity, candidate flow, and overall effectiveness of shipboard recruiting Prepares a variety of reports, including status updates, talent search summaries, and analyses of talent pools and gap areas for shipboard roles Qualifications / Skills Minimum 3 years' recruitment experience within culinary / food & beverage / hospitality Experience in high volume recruiting a plus Cruise industry experience preferred Proven ability to source, interview and screen candidates (management, specialty and high-volume roles) Demonstrated capability to recruit positions in various levels of the organisation (entry to senior level) Ability to negotiate terms and conditions with candidates within established guidelines Ability to handle multiple projects and requisitions simultaneously Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing Ability to productively work under tight time constraints with competing priorities and potentially stressful situations Working knowledge of accepted human resources recruitment practices and knowledge of recruitment processes in various countries Knowledge of world geography, time differences and demographic Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office tools A passion for hospitality and the cruise industry is a must! Why Join Us? Competitive salary and benefits package, including private healthcare, pension, and travel perks Opportunities for career development and international travel Work within a vibrant, diverse, and innovative team committed to excellence Location - Based in Weybridge, UK - 4 days a week in the office. We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon! #LI-ST1