Business Development Manager

At Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort, we don’t just provide luxury – we redefine it. Situated in the heart of one of Australia’s most stunning beach destinations, our resort is the embodiment of modern elegance and timeless hospitality.

We are seeking trailblazers in hospitality – professionals who are not only leaders but innovators, ready to shape the future of luxury experiences. If you thrive in an environment where creativity, vision, and bold leadership are celebrated, you may be the next visionary we’re looking for to help

Join us in delivering excellence to our discerning clientele as we relaunch our Resort post a pheromonal enhancement In 2025 to ensure we are presented as the epitome of Luxury offerings in Australia. 

Are you a results-driven professional with a passion for building strong client relationships and driving revenue growth? We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager with a strong sales focus to join our team. In this role, you’ll identify new business opportunities, cultivate partnerships, and develop strategic sales initiatives to expand our market presence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love a challenge, and have a proven track record in business development and sales, we want to hear from you!

You will work in collaboration with the Sales & Marketing / wider Resort Team, contractors and suppliers to drive sales and revenue for accommodation, meetings and events. Your responsibilities will include:

• Business development and account management within the MICE and Leisure Sectors or identified target markets
• Provide or ensure delivery of quotations for conference and events proposals covering venue, function, menu and accommodation costs ensuring revenue is maximized.
• Implement sales strategies as directed and ensure targets are achieved reviewing on a weekly basis.
• Negotiation of rates, terms and conditions 
• Work in conjunction with the Director of Food & Beverage to drive sales to ensure conversion targets are achieved and monitor success on a monthly basis.
• Development and coordination of sales forecasts in conjunction with Director of Commercial and provide suggestions on strategies to achieve targets.
• Monitor competitors  and provide recommendations on changes to current sell strategies.

• You will have a strong passion and experience in managing key accounts, drive sales and revenue for accommodation, meetings & events.
• An aptitude to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction, maintain conference incentive database of key contacts/clients. 
• You will have excellent communication, organisational and negotiation skills and have ideally worked in fast paced ever changing environment. 

Our Benefits: 

We offer fantastic employee benefits, including some amazing and generous Ambassador Discounts across all of our Accor brands worldwide! 

• Complimentary Daily Continental Breakfast 
• Complimentary Fortnightly Lunches
• Opportunities for career advancement within our global network.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment focused on growth and development.
• 30% discount off your food & beverage at Accor properties worldwide 
• Generous Accommodation discounts at Accor properties worldwide
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

If you are looking to further your career in a luxury hotel, apply today!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

ACCOR is the world’s largest and fastest-growing hotel group with a network of more than 4000 properties in over 90 countries. We offer exceptional opportunities for career development across much-loved brands ranging from well-known five-star luxury hotels to budget lodgings. 

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS