The Business Development Manager will generate and convert wedding and social-event business for Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort. Responsibilities include developing relationships with couples, planners, suppliers and corporate or community partners; conducting venue tours; preparing proposals and quotations; negotiating packages; managing the sales pipeline; and coordinating handovers to the events and operations teams. Candidates should have proven experience in hospitality, event sales, weddings or business development, with strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Commercial awareness, excellent organisation, confidence using sales systems, and a results-focused approach are expected. Weekend and occasional evening work may be required to meet clients and support events.
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort is a large hospitality and events property located in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, near Pokolbin. The resort offers accommodation, conference and wedding facilities, dining, leisure amenities and access to the region’s vineyards and attractions. It operates under the Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites brand, which is part of Minor Hotels, an international hospitality group with properties across Australia and numerous destinations worldwide. The resort’s events business serves weddings, private celebrations, conferences and corporate groups, making relationship management and local business development important to its commercial performance. Employees typically work in a scenic but operationally busy resort environment, collaborating with sales, events, food and beverage, front office and management teams. The role offers exposure to destination hospitality and the growing Hunter Valley wedding and tourism market.
Australia is a large island country with job opportunities in hospitality, tourism, events, healthcare, construction, technology and agriculture. Regional destinations such as the Hunter Valley offer resort, winery, restaurant and event work, although public transport can be limited and a car is often useful. Australian workplace culture is generally professional, direct and team-oriented, with strong attention to safety, fairness and work-life balance. Lifestyle benefits include beaches, national parks, outdoor activities and a multicultural food scene, while living costs vary significantly by city and region. Foreign applicants normally need a visa allowing employment, such as a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa or another eligible skilled pathway. Requirements depend on nationality, age, occupation and experience. Before relocating, check official Australian immigration guidance, confirm sponsorship and employment conditions, arrange health insurance and budget for rent, transport, tax and initial living expenses.
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