Business Development Manager

The iconic Playford Hotel MGallery Collection brings together an eclectic mix of iconic South Australian experiences in one space and, in a sense, a taste of all that is on offer in the ‘quality of life’ capital.

The hotel was named after Sir Thomas Playford, South Australia’s longest serving premier and is built on the site of the original News Limited building. The News was a daily tabloid Adelaide newspaper which was inherited by Rupert Murdoch in 1952, and which is now referred to as the ‘foundation stone’ of News Limited and News Corporation, one of Australia's largest media companies. Rupert Murdoch’s first board meeting for News Corporation was in fact held in the space on the first floor above the new Luma Restaurant and Bar. 

The Playford was built in 1998 and recently underwent a multi-million dollar refurbishment which has been well received by Guests and Team Members alike. We are now excited to be offering a wonderful opportunity for an exceptional Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join our team on a Full Time basis.

Reporting to the Director of Sales, you will assist the department to drive growth, support the C&E Team and join a culture of guest focused professionals. You will be:

• Responsible for securing new business and growing share from existing accounts.
• Collaborate with partners to drive conversion.
• Work with internal stakeholders to over-achieve on budgeted revenue.
• Implement a personal sales call plan program with regular follow up on effectiveness, changing and adapting where appropriate to respond to market business needs.

• Bachelor Degree in Business or similar preferred
• 3+ years experience in a proactive sales role within a similar environment
• Natural connection maker as you build and maintain strong client relationships
• Proven success in a fast-paced Sales role
• Demonstrated experience handling high volume and managing competing deadlines
• Proactive approach to securing new business
• Experience in the hospitality/hotel/travel industry is high desirable.

Here at The Playford Hotel we enjoy a diverse team working together to deliver for our guests and team members in a fast-paced hospitality environment. 

In this service-based business no two days are ever the same and this brings with it excitement, change, flexibility and of course challenges to keep you interested!

As well as working closely with all Hotel departments, you'll enjoy the support of the wider Accor network, regularly meeting with the local and national team.

Being part of the international Accor network brings with it many benefits including:

• Training, development and progression opportunities within the international Accor network.
• Great staff discounts on Accor hotel stays worldwide.
• 30% F&B discounts within Accor worldwide.
• 'Work Your Way' initiative meaning we're open to flexible ways of working.