Business Development Executive

Located in the heart of Broadbeach, just 200m from stunning sandy beaches, Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is a luxurious five-star hotel. Featuring 296 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, 2 bars, 1 restaurant, 10 event spaces, a stunning multi-level pool and fitness centre.

At Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach, we are seeking a dynamic and results-focused Business Development Executive to join our elite Sales & Marketing team. This is your opportunity to showcase your sales expertise and immerse yourself in the luxury hospitality industry.

A Career that lets your passion shine:

• Drive revenue growth by securing new business and clients across all market segments.
• Build strong relationships with decision-makers, positioning our hotel as the premier choice for luxury stays, meetings, and events.
• Actively identify new business opportunities through proactive outbound sales and networking.
• Deliver tailored proposals, manage inquiries, and convert leads into long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure exceptional client experiences from booking to execution.
• Represent Sofitel Gold Coast at key industry events and networking to enhance brand visibility and drive business.

What you will bring to the role:

• A luxury attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a high EQ are essential.
• Proven sales experience, ideally in hospitality or a luxury-focused industry.
• A deep understanding of luxury service and client expectations.
• A proactive and results-driven mindset with a hunger for sales success.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with sales processes and systems; experience in Opera Cloud, or similar is advantageous.
• Exceptional presentation and negotiation skills to engage high-level clients.
• A focus on exceeding KPIs and driving revenue growth.
• Willingness to work varying hours and travel within the region for client meetings, field sales calls and events.

Thrive in our Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach community:

• The chance to work with a globally recognised luxury brand.
• Competitive salary and benefits including daily lunch, paid birthday leave, discounted parking
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• Global benefits through Accor, including accommodation and dining discounts.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

If you’re ready to take your sales career to the next level in the luxury hospitality industry, apply now and become a valued part of Sofitel.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.

Please note that full AU working rights are required for this role.