The Business Development Manager is responsible for growing hotel revenue by identifying new corporate, leisure, group and partnership opportunities across the Australian market. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in business, marketing, hospitality or a related field, together with several years of sales or hotel business development experience. Strong knowledge of local markets, account management, negotiation and revenue generation is expected. The successful candidate should be confident, commercially focused, well presented and capable of building long-term relationships with clients, travel partners and event organisers. Excellent communication, presentation, networking and organisational skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and hotel sales systems. Flexibility to attend meetings, trade events and networking functions is also expected.
Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and North America. Its brands are known for personalised service, comfortable accommodation, strong food and beverage offerings and premium guest experiences. Shangri-La properties commonly serve leisure travellers, corporate clients, conference groups and long-stay guests. The company places emphasis on Asian-inspired hospitality, service excellence, employee development and responsible business practices. In Australia, Shangri-La has operated prominent luxury accommodation, including Shangri-La Sydney, which overlooks Sydney Harbour and is positioned close to major attractions, business districts and event venues. A Business Development Manager with Shangri-La would generally support commercial growth by strengthening corporate and travel-trade relationships, promoting the property, securing new accounts and contributing to occupancy, room-rate and overall revenue targets.
Australia is a large island country with opportunities in hospitality, tourism, retail, healthcare, construction, technology, agriculture and professional services. Major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide offer the broadest employment markets, while regional and coastal areas provide strong resort, hotel and tourism roles. Australian workplace culture is generally professional, practical and relatively informal, with emphasis on reliability, clear communication and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from vibrant city living to beaches, outdoor activities and quieter regional communities, although housing and transport costs can be high. Eligible applicants may use Working Holiday, employer-sponsored, skilled or student visas, depending on their qualifications and circumstances. Employers may require valid work rights before hiring. Relocating usually involves arranging a visa, tax file number, bank account, accommodation, health insurance and an Australian phone number. Australia is not a single resort island, but its coastal and island destinations offer extensive tourism employment.
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