The Business Development Manager – MICE is responsible for winning meetings, incentives, conferences and events business for AVANI Cypress Lakes Resort. Requirements typically include proven experience in hotel sales, MICE or event business development, strong knowledge of the Australian corporate and agency market, excellent negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to build relationships with clients and event planners. The successful candidate is expected to generate new leads, manage key accounts, prepare proposals, conduct site inspections, achieve revenue targets and coordinate closely with operations and revenue teams. A proactive, commercially minded approach, strong communication, accurate sales administration and willingness to travel for client appointments and industry events are important.
Minor International is a global hospitality, restaurant and lifestyle company headquartered in Thailand, with hotels, resorts, restaurants and retail interests across many countries. Its hotel portfolio includes brands such as Anantara, AVANI, Tivoli, NH Collection and Oaks. AVANI Cypress Lakes Resort is located in the Hunter Valley wine region of New South Wales, near Pokolbin. The resort offers accommodation, conference and event facilities, dining, golf and leisure experiences, making it well suited to meetings, incentives and destination events. The property is part of Minor Hotels and serves leisure travellers, weddings, corporate groups and tour markets. The business development team works with local companies, event agencies and national accounts to grow group revenue and promote the resort as a conference and incentive destination.
Australia offers opportunities in hospitality, tourism, events, agriculture, healthcare, construction, technology and professional services. Its culture is generally informal, multicultural and outdoors-focused, with an emphasis on workplace safety, direct communication and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy cities to relaxed regional areas; the Hunter Valley provides vineyards, restaurants, nature and a quieter rural setting, while Newcastle and Sydney are within reach by road. Common work visas include employer-sponsored pathways such as the Skills in Demand visa, working holiday visas for eligible nationals, and skilled or graduate visas. Requirements depend on occupation, nationality, qualifications and sponsorship. Relocation costs include flights, accommodation deposits, transport and health insurance. Applicants should verify visa rules through the Australian Department of Home Affairs and confirm salary, sponsorship, accommodation and employment conditions directly with the employer.
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