The Business Development Manager – MICE is responsible for growing meetings, incentives, conferences and events business for Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort. Requirements typically include proven experience in hotel sales, MICE or corporate business development, strong knowledge of the Australian events market, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships with planners, agents and corporate clients. The successful candidate is expected to identify new business, manage key accounts, prepare proposals, conduct resort inspections, achieve revenue targets and coordinate closely with operations and event teams. Confidence using CRM and sales systems, professional presentation, commercial awareness and willingness to travel for client meetings or trade events are also important.
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort is a resort property in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, known for its golf facilities, accommodation, leisure amenities and event spaces. It caters to holidaymakers, weddings, conferences, corporate retreats and group events, serving both domestic and international guests. The resort operates under the Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites brand, which is part of Minor Hotels, an international hospitality company with properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Australia and other destinations. Minor Hotels manages a broad portfolio of accommodation brands and focuses on hotels, resorts, serviced apartments and lifestyle experiences. Employees generally work in a guest-focused, commercially driven environment, with opportunities to collaborate across sales, events, food and beverage, rooms and resort operations.
Australia offers hospitality, tourism, events and resort jobs in major cities as well as regional destinations such as the Hunter Valley, the Gold Coast, Cairns and Tasmania. Workplace culture is generally direct, practical and team-oriented, with strong emphasis on customer service, reliability, workplace safety and work-life balance. The lifestyle includes beaches, national parks, outdoor activities, multicultural communities and a high standard of living, although housing and transport costs can be significant. International applicants need the appropriate work rights; possible routes include employer sponsorship, skilled visas and working-holiday visas, depending on nationality, age, occupation and eligibility. Regional employment may provide a quieter lifestyle but often requires a car. Candidates should confirm visa conditions, salary, accommodation, tax, healthcare and relocation costs before accepting an offer.
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