Business Development Manager (Part Time) (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic Business Development Manager with hotel experience and a history of delivering outstanding results in the accommodation, conference and event markets.

Reporting directly to the Director of Sales and Marketing, the ideal person for this role will be hungry for success and love the challenge involved in winning business, while thriving in a competitive environment to maximise revenue potential and optimise business for the Resort.This is an exciting fixed term part time opportunity for an innovative and motivated sales person to join a driven Sales & Marketing team at Mercure Gold Coast Resort, an oasis located amongst expansive gardens on the Gold Coast.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Build, develop and foster relationships with clients, identify and convert sales leads into new business opportunities,
• Conduct market research to source new MICE business for the resort,
• Proactive sales for new clients and define their potential to the business, conduct sales appointments, inter-state sales trips and host networking events, site inspections and famils,
• Liaise with Accor Pacific National Sales to ensure access to key accounts and maximise any sales opportunities,
• Maintain effective communication with the Director of Sales and Marketing, providing market intelligence on a regular basis and an understanding of competitor strengths, weaknesses and ongoing sales activities.

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS INCLUDE:

• A proven record of accomplishment of delivering outstanding results in a similar business environment,
• An understanding of the South East Queensland hotel and events market,
• Excellent analytical and communication skills,
• a strong understanding of online distribution, ecommerce and digital marketing,
• a high level of organisational and computer skills,
• A working knowledge of PMS and Sales Systems including Opera and ANAIS or similar.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• For the right candidate, this role could expend into a permanent position,
• The opportunity to build your skills and expertise to reach your career potential and personal goals,
• Potential ongoing employment opportunities within the Resort and Accor. With an unrivalled range of 20 brands and more than 5000 hotels across 95 countries, will give you opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career,
• Employee benefits within the exclusive ALL Heartists Program,
• A competitive salary package.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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/

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