Jean Brophy
About Jean Brophy
Jean Brophy is an Enterprise Business Development Manager for EMEA at SiteMinder, with over 15 years of experience in the hotel and travel technology industry. She has held various roles in sales and marketing across several hotels and has expertise in online distribution and revenue management.
Work at SiteMinder
Jean Brophy joined SiteMinder in 2013, initially serving as a Business Development Manager for four years. In this role, she focused on expanding the company's presence in the Irish market. From 2018 to 2021, she advanced to the position of Senior Business Development Manager, further enhancing SiteMinder's operations in Ireland. Since 2021, she has held the title of Enterprise Business Development Manager for the EMEA region, where she is responsible for driving SiteMinder's growth in Ireland and other dynamic markets.
Education and Expertise
Jean Brophy has a solid educational background in sales and technology. She studied at the Sales Institute of Ireland, where she earned a Hetac Certificate in Selling Skills from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she completed a FETAC City & Guilds Diploma in Computer Applications and Office Skills from 2003 to 2004. Her expertise includes online distribution and revenue management, reflecting her extensive experience in the hotel and travel technology industry.
Background in Hospitality
Jean Brophy has over 15 years of experience in the hotel and travel technology industry. Her career began at O'Callaghan Hotels, where she worked as a Corporate Sales Coordinator in 2004, followed by her role as Events Executive from 2004 to 2007. She then served as Sales Executive at Grand Hotel Malahide from 2007 to 2011. After that, she worked as Sales & Marketing Manager at Maldron Hotel Cardiff Lane for one year before joining Carlton Hotel Group as Sales Manager for eight months.
Professional Achievements
Throughout her career, Jean Brophy has witnessed the evolution of the hotel industry and the increasing influence of technology. Her roles have consistently focused on sales and business development, contributing to the growth of the organizations she has been part of. Her experience spans various positions that emphasize her ability to adapt to changing market dynamics and drive business success.