The Business Development Manager – MICE is responsible for generating conferences, meetings, incentives and events business for Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort. Requirements typically include proven hotel or hospitality sales experience, strong knowledge of the MICE market, demonstrated account-management and business-development skills, and excellent communication and negotiation abilities. The successful candidate is expected to build relationships with corporate clients, event planners and agencies, identify new revenue opportunities, prepare proposals, conduct resort tours, negotiate contracts and achieve sales targets. Familiarity with CRM systems, local and national market trends, and willingness to attend networking events and travel when required are also important. A professional, proactive and commercially focused approach is expected.
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort is a large resort and conference property located in the Hunter Valley near Pokolbin, New South Wales. The resort offers self-contained accommodation, an 18-hole championship golf course, conference and event facilities, restaurants, leisure amenities and wedding services. It caters to holidaymakers, golfers, corporate groups, conferences and incentive programs, making MICE sales an important part of its commercial operation. Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites is part of Minor International, a global hospitality, restaurant and lifestyle group with properties and businesses across many countries. The Oaks brand focuses on serviced apartments and resort accommodation, combining hotel-style service with spacious, practical facilities. Employees can gain experience across accommodation, events, food and beverage, sales and resort operations in a popular regional tourism destination.
Australia offers hospitality, tourism and event-sales opportunities in major cities, coastal destinations and regional resorts such as the Hunter Valley. Workplace culture is generally professional, direct and collaborative, with emphasis on customer service, safety, punctuality and equality. The lifestyle combines outdoor activities, beaches, national parks, sport and a relaxed social scene, although housing and transport costs can be high in larger cities. Australia is not a single island but an island continent; Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort is in the Hunter Valley, about two hours from Sydney. Foreign applicants need a visa with work rights. Options may include employer sponsorship, skilled visas, or working-holiday visas for eligible nationalities and age groups. Relocating usually requires proof of funds, health insurance, tax registration, banking arrangements and suitable accommodation. Regional locations may require a car, as public transport can be limited.
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