Business Development Manager

Job description

Company Description

Work Your Way to Pullman Sydney Hyde Park! Our 241 room, Premium 5 Star Hotel is located next to the beautiful Hyde Park and on the doorstep of some of Sydney's most vibrant restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainment venues. We welcome a diverse range of guests every day with a mix of both corporate & leisure as well as hosting and taking part in an array of events, including the incredible (and colourful) Mardi Gras. 

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Sales and Marketing you will be responsible for managing the top accounts for corporate, inbound and MICE sectors. Supported by a close-knit team you will work closely with the Director of Sales and Marketing to assist in developing a strategic approach to ensure the acquisition of major business and partnership opportunities to achieve total hotel revenue targets.

You will be responsible for managing proactive sales, and will work closely with the Conference and Event Sales team to drive conferencing business for the Hotel. You will be required to stay up to date with key market information and trends, and use this to leverage current and new business. In addition to managing the Hotels key accounts, you will also be expected to develop low-producing accounts to ideally convert them into key accounts for the Hotel.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated sales experience in a hotel environment with a particular focus on MICE. You will have the natural ability to source, develop and manage new business leads. You will have strong communication skills both verbally and written, and will be a naturally ambitious leader who is always seeking the next business opportunity. You will have an obvious passion for forming ongoing relationships and delivering unforgettable guest experiences. Experience and knowledge of Opera and Delphi will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

This opportunity will allow you to be a part of a highly regarded Hotel team. You will get to work alongside a dedicated manager, and will be supported by a Business Development Executive and Sales Coordinator. You will be a key individual of a high-profile Hotel, and will have the ability to make a genuine impact on the business.

By joining Accor you will also be joining a company who thrives on growing and developing their people, and the career opportunities are endless. You will also have access to Accor discounts and benefits worldwide. Work Your Way with Accor so speak to us about what is important to you. If this opportunity sounds like your next career move, then please apply by following the links provided.

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.