Business Development Manager

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About you

You are hungry for success, and love the challenge involved in winning business. You will have a proven track record of achievement in sales, preferably in the hospitality and/or tourism industry, and will impress us with your demonstrated ability to transform strong rapport with clients into solid business. Your sales flair will be complemented by strong time-management, reporting, computer and administrative skills.

What you will be doing?

• Business Development and Account Management within the MICE sector.
• Taking a proactive approach to identifying new MICE business opportunities
• Proactively selling Conference & Events products and services, leveraging existing third-party partnerships and PCO relationships to generate premium leads and secure high-value clients.
• Develop working plans to meet targets.
• Negotiation of rates and terms and conditions.
• Work with the department to ensure simple clear systems are in place to successfully manage the sale and implementation of any new business.

Our Hotel

The Novotel & ibis styles Melbourne Airport is a new dual-branded, 464-room hotel recently opened on 1 July 2024.

The Novotel Melbourne Airport with 248 rooms, and ibis Styles Melbourne Airport with 216 rooms, is located just steps away from Terminal 4, Melbourne Airport. Guests can enjoy access to a fitness centre, conference rooms, pool, co-working space and a number of food & beverage venues which form the hub of the mixed-use precinct.

This is a village centre supporting the airport community as a place to gather and socialise for everyone who travels and works from the airport precinct.

What is in it for you?

• Learning programs through our “Learn your Way” Academy platforms, ongoing training and development opportunities (self-pace, virtual webinars, face to face)
• ALL Heartist, Employee benefit card, offering discounted accommodation, food and beverage at Accor properties worldwide.
• Complimentary car parking.
• Mental health and well-being support initiatives.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.