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About Us

At Hotel X, we look for people who are ready to show up and change the world, one interaction at a time. You will love to have fun and look for ways to say yes. Problem solving will be your forte and you will know how to bring that competitive edge by delivering exceptional experiences for our guests, every time! You will enjoy being surrounded by luxury and understand the importance of the finer details.

OUR CULTURE & VALUES

· Deliver excellence through service

· Embrace a growth mindset

· Communicate honestly and transparently

· Consider people, community and planet

· Have each other’s backs and respect differences

· Show up and bring positivity

· Take accountability & own our mistakes

· Entrepreneurial mindset where innovation is key…we want to lead the way and are lucky to have the flexibility to do so!!!

Your day to day

We are currently seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive our Corporate Business . Collaborating with the Director of Sales & Marketing, you will craft and execute a comprehensive strategy across all market segments, with a focus on corporate channels. Building formal partnerships with accounts, industry figures, F&B operators, and IHG stakeholders will be essential. You'll also support the Sales and Marketing team by conducting site inspections and maximising revenue potential through achievement of key KPIs and objectives. Furthermore, you will execute effective account management strategies, initiate and prepare tenders for business, represent the property at local and interstate tradeshows and events, and contribute to various reporting requirements.

What we need from you

• At least 2 years’ experience in a 5-star luxury Hotel in a Business Development capacity

• Ability to travel interstate from time to time

• Level of comfort with independent work and ability to autonomously drive results

• Proactive sales skills and a deep understanding of sales principles and techniques

• Demonstrated communication and problem-solving skills to negotiate optimal outcomes for the hotel, clients, and third parties.

• Comprehensive knowledge of IHG products, rates, and marketing programs (desirable)

What we offer

As a valued member of our dynamic team, you will have access to:

· Fun!!! Enjoy team building, regular events, and a vibrant atmosphere

· *The IHG Employee Room Benefit & Friends and Family Program *

· *Sales incentives and recognition schemes *

· Hotel X pays for 100% of 6 therapy, mental health, or coaching sessions each year plus access to a variety of well-being resources

· *Career development, mentoring and community support opportunities *

· The chance to experience a unique Hotel environment, a little different to the norm!

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.