The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing corporate and leisure partnerships, managing key accounts, and supporting revenue growth for Shangri-La in Australia. Requirements typically include relevant experience in hotel sales, business development, or hospitality, strong commercial awareness, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and confidence building relationships with clients and industry partners. The successful candidate is expected to meet sales targets, maintain accurate account records, represent the hotel professionally, monitor market trends, and collaborate with revenue, reservations, events, and operations teams. Knowledge of the local market and established hospitality contacts would be advantageous.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognised for high-quality accommodation, thoughtful service, and Asian-inspired hospitality. The group operates hotels, resorts, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Australia, and other international markets. Shangri-La properties commonly offer rooms and suites, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, wellness services, and leisure amenities. In Australia, the brand is associated with premium city and resort hospitality, serving business travellers, leisure guests, groups, and events. Employees are generally expected to deliver personalised service, uphold strong presentation standards, work collaboratively, and contribute to commercial performance. The company offers opportunities across hotel operations, sales, events, finance, culinary services, engineering, and management.
Australia is a large island continent with opportunities in hospitality, tourism, events, retail, healthcare, construction, technology, and professional services. Major employment centres include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and the Gold Coast, while regional resorts and coastal destinations offer seasonal hotel work. Australian culture is generally informal, multicultural, and focused on work-life balance, outdoor activities, sport, and beach living. Costs can be high, particularly for rent in major cities, so relocation planning and budgeting are important. Visa options may include employer-sponsored skilled visas, the Working Holiday visa for eligible nationalities, and other skilled or graduate pathways. Requirements vary by occupation, age, qualifications, experience, and nationality. Applicants should confirm current visa rules through the Australian Department of Home Affairs and arrange appropriate health insurance, accommodation, tax registration, and a local bank account before or soon after arrival.
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