The Business Development Manager is expected to identify new business opportunities, build relationships with corporate clients and partners, manage sales pipelines, and support revenue growth for Shangri-La. Requirements typically include relevant hospitality, sales, or business development experience; strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; commercial awareness; and the ability to meet targets independently. Experience with hotel sales, corporate accounts, events, or luxury hospitality is advantageous. The successful candidate should be organised, proactive, commercially driven, well presented, and capable of representing the Shangri-La brand professionally. Familiarity with CRM systems, local markets, and Australian business practices may also be expected.
Shangri-La is a globally recognised luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Australia, and other international markets. The group is known for personalised service, elegant accommodation, exceptional dining, and strong attention to guest comfort. Shangri-La properties serve leisure travellers, corporate guests, meetings, and events, with a focus on genuine Asian hospitality and high service standards. In Australia, the brand has maintained a significant presence through premium hotel operations, including its well-known Sydney property. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop careers across hospitality disciplines and international locations. Business development roles contribute directly to corporate partnerships, market growth, hotel occupancy, events, and overall commercial performance.
Australia is a large island continent offering strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, business development, events, technology, healthcare, construction, and professional services. Major employment hubs include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and the Gold Coast, while regional and resort destinations also regularly recruit hospitality professionals. Australian culture is generally informal, multicultural, outdoors-oriented, and focused on work-life balance. Lifestyle benefits include beaches, national parks, sport, diverse food, and a high standard of living, although housing and transport costs can be substantial in major cities. Visa options may include employer sponsorship, skilled visas, working holiday visas, and temporary graduate pathways, depending on qualifications and eligibility. Relocating usually requires securing the correct visa, arranging accommodation, obtaining a tax file number, opening a bank account, and understanding Australian workplace rights and healthcare arrangements.
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