The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing corporate and group accounts, and increasing revenue through strategic partnerships and sales activity. Candidates typically need proven experience in hotel, travel, tourism, events, or business-to-business sales, along with strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills. Excellent written and spoken English, commercial awareness, networking ability, and confidence using CRM and sales systems are expected. The role requires a proactive, target-focused professional who can work independently while collaborating with hotel operations, revenue, and marketing teams. Flexibility to attend client meetings, networking events, trade shows, and occasional travel is also likely.
Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and serviced residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Australia. The company is recognised for personalised service, premium accommodation, distinctive dining, and strong attention to guest experience. Shangri-La properties often serve leisure travellers, corporate clients, conferences, weddings, and international groups. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop careers across hotels and destinations. In Australia, the group has been associated with high-end city hospitality, particularly in Sydney, where commercial roles support room sales, events, food and beverage revenue, corporate partnerships, and long-term account development. Benefits and employment conditions vary by property and position, but may include staff rates, training, incentives, and career mobility within the wider Shangri-La network.
Australia is a large island continent offering opportunities in hospitality, tourism, events, sales, healthcare, construction, technology, and skilled trades. Major employment centres include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and the Gold Coast, while regional resorts and remote communities also recruit internationally. Australian workplace culture is generally direct, professional, team-oriented, and supportive of work-life balance. Lifestyle options range from vibrant city living and beaches to outdoor activities, national parks, and relaxed regional communities. Visa options include employer-sponsored visas, skilled migration pathways, and working holiday visas for eligible nationalities; requirements depend on occupation, age, qualifications, English ability, and sponsorship. Relocating usually requires budgeting for rent, transport, health insurance, and visa costs, as housing can be expensive in major cities. Checking official Australian immigration guidance and employer sponsorship details is essential.
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